Postcode Analysis Thurrock, East of England

MOSS BANK, RM17 5EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOSS BANK, RM17 5EF.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British71.7%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean21.3%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences20
Vehicle crime11
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour4

school Local Schools

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Belmont Castle Academy

Good720 pupils0.5 km
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Thames Park Secondary School

Good234 pupils0.6 km
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Tudor Court Primary School

Good798 pupils1.2 km
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Harris Academy Chafford Hundred

Outstanding1454 pupils1.3 km
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Harris Primary Academy Mayflower

Outstanding969 pupils1.3 km
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Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred

Outstanding664 pupils1.3 km
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Grays Convent High School

Good637 pupils1.3 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good614 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Banjo's Bar0.8 km
  • Rozee Bar Group - The Wharf0.8 km
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Gmbh And Co0.6 km
  • Morrisons Supermarket0.8 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
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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