RM16 2DQ is a sought-after residential area on Heathland Way, 0.6km 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 2DQ 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM16 2DQ are sourced from Output Area E00182410 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEATHLAND WAY, RM16 2DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHLAND WAY, RM16 2DQ.
522
28
£ 52,300 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM16 2DQ 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RM16 2DQ spans multiple life stages — average age 28, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM16 2DQ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Characterized by young property owners. A vibrant neighborhood where early-career professionals are getting on the housing ladder.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 317,500
13 sales · Mean £ 327,307
Detached
£ 376,000
4 sales · Mean £ 375,500
Terraced
£ 362,500
2 sales · Mean £ 362,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM16 2DQ has low crime rates — 30 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
The Gateway Academy
The Gateway Primary Free School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Bal Brothers0.8 km
- MFG Esso Daneholes0.7 km
- D Johnson And Sons Butchers1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- Thurrock Mini Market0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Oak At Sockets Heath1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Orchard Garden Centre0.7 km
- Treetops Garden Cafe0.7 km
- Village Indiya0.8 km
- Cafe Lodge1.0 km
- Hannah's Bakeries1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Food0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Agra Tandori1.0 km
- Eggfree Cakes Box1.0 km
- Grays Xpress1.0 km
- Hing Long Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Munchkings Fish And Chips1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grays2.3 km
- Tilbury Town2.6 km
- Tilbury2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Wood View0.2 km
- King Edward Drive0.2 km
- Heathland Way0.2 km
- Palmers College0.2 km
- Palmers College0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RM162DQ · Data under Open Government Licence