Postcode Analysis Thurrock, East of England

GRANGEWICK ROAD, RM16 2DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANGEWICK ROAD, RM16 2DW.

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Population

588

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 52,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RM16 2DW spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. £400k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

RM16 2DW is a sought-after residential area on Grangewick Road, 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 2DW offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM16 2DW are sourced from Output Area E00080726 (shared with 15 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 2DW. 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

White / British72.4%
Asian / British Asian12.9%
Black / African / Caribbean10.9%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 387,500

10 sales · Mean £ 369,700

Terraced

£ 355,000

1 sales · Mean £ 355,000

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

RM16 2DW has low crime rates — 33 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 offences34
Criminal damage and arson18
Other theft14
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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Woodside Academy

Good666 pupils0.2 km
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Treetops Free School

58 pupils0.6 km
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Treetops School

Outstanding312 pupils0.6 km
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Little Thurrock Primary School

Inadequate669 pupils0.9 km
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Chadwell St Mary Primary School

Good208 pupils1.2 km
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Deneholm Primary School

Good417 pupils1.2 km
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Orsett Heath Academy

239 pupils1.3 km
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The Gateway Academy

Good1070 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Bal Brothers0.9 km
  • MFG Esso Daneholes0.6 km
  • D Johnson And Sons Butchers1.0 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Thurrock Mini Market0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Oak At Sockets Heath1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Orchard Garden Centre0.8 km
  • Treetops Garden Cafe0.6 km
  • Village Indiya0.9 km
  • Cafe Lodge1.0 km
  • Hannah's Bakeries1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Food0.9 km
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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

  • Grays2.4 km
  • Tilbury Town2.7 km
  • Tilbury3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • King Edward Drive0.2 km
  • Grangewood Avenue0.2 km
  • Grangewood Avenue0.2 km
  • Grangewood Avenue0.2 km
  • King Edward Drive0.2 km