RM16 2DX is a safe, established residential area on Jenningham Drive, 0.6km from Stifford Clays in Grays. Administratively it sits within Stifford Clays ward and the Thurrock constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RM16 2DX is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £356k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM16 2DX are sourced from Output Area E00080868 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JENNINGHAM DRIVE, RM16 2DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JENNINGHAM DRIVE, RM16 2DX.
360
38
£ 45,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM16 2DX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 35% of tenure in RM16 2DX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM16 2DX. The average age is 38.2. 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: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 310,000
3 sales · Mean £ 310,833
Semi-Detached
£ 342,500
2 sales · Mean £ 342,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM16 2DX has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stifford Clays Primary School
William Edwards School
Tudor Court Primary School
The Hathaway Academy
Deneholm Primary School
Orsett Heath Academy
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Jubilee Wines0.5 km
- News N Booze0.9 km
- Well Pharmacy0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Treacle Mine0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Brothers Fish Bar0.9 km
- Stifford Cafe0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden Express0.5 km
- HEVSEL0.5 km
- Mr Pickwicks0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Stifford Hall Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chafford Hundred2.2 km
- Grays2.6 km
- Ockendon3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Grantham Way0.1 km
- Grantham Way0.1 km
- Crammavill Street0.2 km
- Silverwood Close0.2 km
- Crammavill Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RM162DX · Data under Open Government Licence