RM17 5EF is a safe, established residential area on Moss Bank, 0.7km from Chafford Hundred in Thurrock. Administratively it sits within Grays Riverside ward and the Thurrock constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £640k, down 11.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM17 5EF are sourced from Output Area E00080670 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOSS BANK, RM17 5EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOSS BANK, RM17 5EF.
273
39
£ 49,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM17 5EF 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 5EF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £640k, 69% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £640k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 11.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM17 5EF. The average age is 38.6. 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
Detached
£ 480,000
15 sales · Mean £ 520,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM17 5EF has low crime rates — 23 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
Belmont Castle Academy
Thames Park Secondary School
Tudor Court Primary School
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower
Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred
Grays Convent High School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- All In One Express0.9 km
- Food Plus1.0 km
- Premier Supermarket1.0 km
- Superdrug0.9 km
- Swami Newsagent0.6 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Banjo's Bar0.8 km
- Rozee Bar Group - The Wharf0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Hannah's Bakeries1.0 km
- Izgara Meze Restaurant1.0 km
- KO (Kebabish Original)0.9 km
- Pepe's Piri Piri1.0 km
- Subway1.0 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Gmbh And Co0.6 km
- Morrisons Supermarket0.8 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Laredos Suya Grill1.0 km
- Oriental Kitchen0.9 km
- Tuktuk Panasian1.0 km
- VGC Food Hub1.0 km
- Grays King Kebab0.5 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grays1.1 km
- Chafford Hundred2.7 km
- Swanscombe- George & Dragon3.7 km
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Postcode Profile: RM175EF · Data under Open Government Licence