RM17 5DU is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Grays in Grays. Administratively it sits within Grays Thurrock ward and the Thurrock constituency.
For families considering a move, RM17 5DU represents 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 is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for RM17 5DU are sourced from Output Area E00080698 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RM17 5DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM17 5DU.
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
RM17 5DU is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM17 5DU. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM17 5DU is moderate at 82 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thames Park Secondary School
Grays Convent High School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Belmont Castle Academy
Quarry Hill Academy
The Hathaway Academy
Tudor Court Primary School
Thameside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- All In One Express0.4 km
- Food Plus0.6 km
- Grays Cash And Carry0.6 km
- Grays Food Centre0.8 km
- Holland And Barrett0.6 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Banjo's Bar0.6 km
- The Theobald Arms0.9 km
- The White Hart0.9 km
- Courtyard Inn0.6 km
- Rozee Bar Group - The Wharf0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Break Bar0.6 km
- Carters Dessert Diner1.0 km
- Chicken Station0.7 km
- Hannah's Bakeries0.6 km
- Izgara Meze Restaurant0.6 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Gmbh And Co0.6 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Morrisons Supermarket0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- Farm Pizza0.5 km
- Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.5 km
- Laredos Suya Grill0.4 km
- Oriental Kitchen0.4 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grays0.7 km
- Chafford Hundred3.1 km
- Tilbury Town3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Road0.3 km
- Russell Road0.4 km
- Orsett Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RM175DU · Data under Open Government Licence