RM16 2DN is a sought-after residential area on Woodside Close, 0.7km from Little Thurrock in Grays. Administratively it sits within Little Thurrock Blackshots ward and the Thurrock constituency.
For serious buyers, RM16 2DN is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 87% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £412k, up 0.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM16 2DN are sourced from Output Area E00080726 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODSIDE CLOSE, RM16 2DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODSIDE CLOSE, RM16 2DN.
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38
£ 52,300 /yr
50%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
RM16 2DN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £412k 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 2DN. The average age is 37.9. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 362,500
8 sales · Mean £ 366,250
Terraced
£ 396,250
10 sales · Mean £ 386,050
Detached
£ 400,000
5 sales · Mean £ 402,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM16 2DN has low crime rates — 29 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.
school Local Schools
Woodside Academy
Treetops Free School
Treetops School
Little Thurrock Primary School
Chadwell St Mary Primary School
Deneholm Primary School
Herringham Primary Academy
Orsett Heath Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Bal Brothers1.0 km
- MFG Esso Daneholes0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Thurrock Mini Market0.9 km
- Bon Bon Convenience Store0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Orchard Garden Centre0.9 km
- Treetops Garden Cafe0.5 km
- Village Indiya0.9 km
- Thurrock Bowls Club0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Food0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Hing Long Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Essex Grill0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grays2.5 km
- Tilbury Town2.7 km
- Tilbury3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Grangewood Avenue0.2 km
- Grangewood Avenue0.2 km
- Grangewood Avenue0.3 km
- King Edward Drive0.3 km
- King Edward Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RM162DN · Data under Open Government Licence