RM17 5AZ is a safe, established residential area on Wallace Road, 0.5km from Grays in Grays. Administratively it sits within Grays Thurrock ward and the Thurrock constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £373k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM17 5AZ are sourced from Output Area E00080698 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALLACE ROAD, RM17 5AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALLACE ROAD, RM17 5AZ.
365
37
£ 45,800 /yr
46%
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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 37, RM17 5AZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £373k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM17 5AZ. The average age is 37.2. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 372,000
7 sales · Mean £ 383,857
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM17 5AZ has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Grays Convent High School
The Hathaway Academy
Quarry Hill Academy
Thames Park Secondary School
Tudor Court Primary School
Belmont Castle Academy
Little Thurrock Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- AK Convience Store Shop Locally1.0 km
- All In One Express0.7 km
- Food Plus0.9 km
- Grays Cash And Carry0.9 km
- Grays Food Centre1.0 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Banjo's Bar0.9 km
- RAFA Club1.0 km
- Courtyard Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Break Bar0.9 km
- Hannah's Bakeries0.9 km
- Happy House Retaurant1.0 km
- Izgara Meze Restaurant0.9 km
- KO (Kebabish Original)0.7 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Gmbh And Co1.0 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Morrisons Supermarket0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Calabar Aroma Restaurant1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Essex Grill 2.1.0 km
- Farm Pizza0.8 km
- Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.2 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grays1.0 km
- Chafford Hundred2.9 km
- Tilbury Town3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hathaway Road0.2 km
- Russell Road0.2 km
- Ward Avenue0.2 km
- Ward Avenue0.3 km
- Russell Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RM175AZ · Data under Open Government Licence