RM16 2DL 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.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM16, RM16 2DL offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £424k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM16 2DL are sourced from Output Area E00080862 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCE PHILIP AVENUE, RM16 2DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCE PHILIP AVENUE, RM16 2DL.
343
39
£ 45,800 /yr
47%
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
No single demographic signal dominates RM16 2DL — age 39, 84% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £424k 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 2DL. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 361,500
2 sales · Mean £ 361,500
Terraced
£ 285,000
5 sales · Mean £ 305,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM16 2DL has low crime rates — 42 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 Store0.9 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 Hundred2.6 km
- Grays2.8 km
- Ockendon3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Kingsman Drive0.0 km
- Kingsman Drive0.1 km
- Stifford Clays Road0.1 km
- Fairway0.2 km
- Fairway0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RM162DL · Data under Open Government Licence