Postcode Analysis Thurrock, East of England

HEATHLAND WAY, RM16 2DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHLAND WAY, RM16 2DF.

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Population

522

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 52,300 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RM16 2DF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RM16 2DF spans multiple life stages — average age 28, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 6.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM16 2DF is a sought-after residential area on Heathland Way, 0.5km from Little Thurrock in Grays. Administratively it sits within Little Thurrock Blackshots ward and the Thurrock constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM16, RM16 2DF offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 28 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Thurrock.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £372k, down 6.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RM16 2DF are sourced from Output Area E00182410 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM16 2DF. The average age is 28.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.1%
Asian / British Asian15.4%
Black / African / Caribbean17.9%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Energetic but invested. You'll find a high concentration of young adults who own their homes, creating a stable but youthful environment.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 305,000

21 sales · Mean £ 306,761

Semi-Detached

£ 345,000

19 sales · Mean £ 351,499

Detached

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RM16 2DF has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences41
Criminal damage and arson18
Other theft14
Anti-social behaviour12
Vehicle crime10

school Local Schools

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Woodside Academy

Good666 pupils0.3 km
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Treetops School

Outstanding312 pupils0.6 km
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Treetops Free School

58 pupils0.6 km
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Little Thurrock Primary School

Inadequate669 pupils0.7 km
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Deneholm Primary School

Good417 pupils1.2 km
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Orsett Heath Academy

239 pupils1.2 km
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Chadwell St Mary Primary School

Good208 pupils1.3 km
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The Gateway Academy

Good1070 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Bal Brothers0.8 km
  • MFG Esso Daneholes0.6 km
  • D Johnson And Sons Butchers0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Thurrock Mini Market0.7 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Oak At Sockets Heath0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Orchard Garden Centre0.7 km
  • Treetops Garden Cafe0.6 km
  • Village Indiya0.8 km
  • Cafe Lodge0.9 km
  • Hannah's Bakeries0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Food0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Agra Tandori0.9 km
  • Eggfree Cakes Box0.9 km
  • Grays Xpress0.9 km
  • Hing Long Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Munchkings Fish And Chips0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Grays2.3 km
  • Tilbury Town2.7 km
  • Tilbury3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • King Edward Drive0.1 km
  • Wood View0.1 km
  • Grangewood Avenue0.2 km
  • Grangewood Avenue0.2 km
  • Grangewood Avenue0.2 km