RM16 2DJ is a safe, established residential area on Prince Philip Avenue, 0.6km from Stifford Clays in Grays. Administratively it sits within Stifford Clays ward and the Thurrock constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM16 2DJ are sourced from Output Area E00080865 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCE PHILIP AVENUE, RM16 2DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCE PHILIP AVENUE, RM16 2DJ.
390
35
£ 45,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
RM16 2DJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £365k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM16 2DJ. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 283,997
6 sales · Mean £ 293,249
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM16 2DJ has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stifford Clays Primary School
William Edwards School
Deneholm Primary School
Orsett Heath Academy
The Hathaway Academy
Tudor Court Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Jubilee Wines0.4 km
- Blackshots General Store0.8 km
- Well Pharmacy0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden Express0.4 km
- HEVSEL0.4 km
- Mr Pickwicks0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Stifford Cafe0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chafford Hundred2.7 km
- Grays2.9 km
- Ockendon3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Prince Phillip Avenue0.1 km
- Kingsman Drive0.1 km
- Prince Phillip Avenue0.1 km
- Fairway0.1 km
- Fairway0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RM162DJ · Data under Open Government Licence