ORSETT ROAD, RM17 5EB House Prices & Local Information

RM17 5EB is an active urban area on Orsett Road, 1.0km from Grays in Grays. Administratively it sits within Grays Riverside ward and the Thurrock constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Thurrock.

Safety: Crime rates are high (149 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £290k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM17 5EB are sourced from Output Area E00080680 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.