RM17 5BN is an active urban area on Brooke Road, 1.0km from Grays in Grays. Administratively it sits within Grays Riverside ward and the Thurrock constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RM17 5BN offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Thurrock.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 136 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £300k, up 3.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM17 5BN are sourced from Output Area E00080675 (shared with 484 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOKE ROAD, RM17 5BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKE ROAD, RM17 5BN.
353
33
£ 49,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM17 5BN 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
RM17 5BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 31% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £300k. Property prices are trending up 3.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM17 5BN. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 234,000
10 sales · Mean £ 247,150
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM17 5BN is above average at 136 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thames Park Secondary School
Grays Convent High School
Quarry Hill Academy
Belmont Castle Academy
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Thameside Primary School
The Hathaway Academy
Tudor Court Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- All In One Express0.1 km
- Food Plus0.3 km
- Grays Cash And Carry0.3 km
- Grays Food Centre0.5 km
- Holland And Barrett0.3 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Banjo's Bar0.3 km
- The Theobald Arms0.6 km
- St Thomas Catholic Club0.8 km
- The White Hart0.6 km
- Courtyard Inn0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Break Bar0.3 km
- Carters Dessert Diner0.7 km
- Chicken Station0.4 km
- Hannah's Bakeries0.3 km
- Izgara Meze Restaurant0.3 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Gmbh And Co0.5 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Morrisons Supermarket0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- Farm Pizza0.2 km
- Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.7 km
- Laredos Suya Grill0.2 km
- Oriental Kitchen0.1 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grays0.4 km
- Tilbury Town2.9 km
- Tilbury3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Cart Lane0.2 km
- Clarence Road0.3 km
- Stanley Road0.3 km
- Stanley Road0.3 km
- Orsett Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RM175BN · Data under Open Government Licence