RM17 5AB is a safe, established residential area on Lenthall Avenue, 0.7km from Chafford Hundred in Grays. Administratively it sits within Grays Thurrock ward and the Thurrock constituency.
Day-to-day life in RM17 5AB has the character of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k, up 12.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM17 5AB are sourced from Output Area E00080687 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LENTHALL AVENUE, RM17 5AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LENTHALL AVENUE, RM17 5AB.
434
35
£ 45,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM17 5AB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 35, RM17 5AB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 12.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM17 5AB. The average age is 35.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 307,500
6 sales · Mean £ 302,833
Flat
£ 218,000
3 sales · Mean £ 202,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM17 5AB has low crime rates — 25 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
Tudor Court Primary School
The Hathaway Academy
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Stifford Clays Primary School
Grays Convent High School
Deneholm Primary School
Quarry Hill Academy
Little Thurrock Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Hathaway General Store And Office Licence0.7 km
- Jubilee Wines0.8 km
- News N Booze0.1 km
- Hathaway News0.8 km
- Well Pharmacy0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Oh My Cod0.7 km
- Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.8 km
- Golden Express0.8 km
- HEVSEL0.8 km
- Mr Pickwicks0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Treacle Mine0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Brothers Fish Bar0.1 km
- Stifford Cafe0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grays1.8 km
- Chafford Hundred2.4 km
- Ockendon3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Dukes Avenue0.1 km
- Lucas Road0.1 km
- Dukes Avenue0.1 km
- Lucas Road0.2 km
- Conrad Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RM175AB · Data under Open Government Licence