RM17 5AT is a safe, established residential area on Lenthall Avenue, 0.4km from Grays in Grays. Administratively it sits within Grays Thurrock ward and the Thurrock constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RM17 5AT is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 39% 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 £320k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM17 5AT are sourced from Output Area E00080691 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LENTHALL AVENUE, RM17 5AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LENTHALL AVENUE, RM17 5AT.
364
39
£ 45,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM17 5AT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
RM17 5AT has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM17 5AT. The average age is 39.0. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 320,000
6 sales · Mean £ 322,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM17 5AT has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Hathaway Academy
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Grays Convent High School
Tudor Court Primary School
Quarry Hill Academy
Little Thurrock Primary School
Deneholm Primary School
Stifford Clays Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Lakshmi Service Station1.0 km
- News N Booze0.5 km
- Hathaway General Store And Office Licence0.3 km
- KMY Chafford Service Station0.9 km
- Hathaway News0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- RAFA Club1.0 km
- The Treacle Mine0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Happy House Retaurant1.0 km
- The Brothers Fish Bar0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.4 km
- Oh My Cod0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grays1.4 km
- Chafford Hundred2.8 km
- Tilbury Town3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Dexter Close0.0 km
- Dexter Close0.1 km
- Ward Avenue0.2 km
- Thurloe Walk0.2 km
- Ward Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RM175AT · Data under Open Government Licence