RM17 5ED is an active urban area located 1.0km from Grays in Grays. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Grays Riverside ward and the Thurrock constituency.
RM17 5ED is 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. 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 (147 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for RM17 5ED are sourced from Output Area E00080680 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RM17 5ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM17 5ED.
355
34
£ 49,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM17 5ED falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
RM17 5ED is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 34% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM17 5ED. The average age is 34.1. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near RM17 5ED are high at 147 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
Grays Convent High School
Quarry Hill Academy
Thames Park Secondary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Thameside Primary School
Belmont Castle Academy
The Hathaway Academy
Little Thurrock Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- AK Convience Store Shop Locally0.9 km
- All In One Express0.2 km
- Food Plus0.3 km
- Globe Off Licence0.8 km
- Grays Cash And Carry0.2 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- VIvocatering0.8 km
- Banjo's Bar0.5 km
- RAFA Club1.0 km
- The Theobald Arms0.6 km
- St Thomas Catholic Club0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Break Bar0.2 km
- Carters Dessert Diner0.6 km
- Chicken Station0.4 km
- Hannah's Bakeries0.2 km
- Happy House Retaurant1.0 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Gmbh And Co0.7 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Morrisons Supermarket0.4 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Back Street Burgers Limited0.8 km
- Calabar Aroma Restaurant0.9 km
- Captain Korma0.8 km
- Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- Crispy Fried Chicken0.8 km
- + 33 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grays0.4 km
- Tilbury Town2.6 km
- Tilbury3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Stanley Road0.1 km
- Stanley Road0.1 km
- Cart Lane0.1 km
- Clarence Road0.1 km
- Orsett Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RM175ED · Data under Open Government Licence