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.
GRANGEWICK ROAD, RM16 2DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANGEWICK ROAD, RM16 2DW.
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38
£ 52,300 /yr
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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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Woodside Academy
Treetops Free School
Treetops School
Little Thurrock Primary School
Chadwell St Mary Primary School
Deneholm Primary School
Orsett Heath Academy
The Gateway Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Oak At Sockets Heath1.0 km
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Food0.9 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
- Grays2.4 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
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Postcode Profile: RM162DW · Data under Open Government Licence