RM17 5EN is a safe, established residential area on Bersham Lane, 0.6km from Chafford Hundred in Grays. Administratively it sits within Grays Riverside ward and the Thurrock constituency.
For families considering a move, RM17 5EN represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £284k, down 16.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM17 5EN are sourced from Output Area E00080668 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BERSHAM LANE, RM17 5EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BERSHAM LANE, RM17 5EN.
178
38
£ 49,400 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RM17 5EN spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 16.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM17 5EN. The average age is 38.5. 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
Flat
£ 185,000
6 sales · Mean £ 186,333
Terraced
£ 282,500
12 sales · Mean £ 270,499
Semi-Detached
£ 310,000
1 sales · Mean £ 310,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM17 5EN has low crime rates — 19 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
Thames Park Secondary School
Belmont Castle Academy
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Grays Convent High School
The Hathaway Academy
Tudor Court Primary School
Quarry Hill Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- All In One Express0.7 km
- Food Plus0.8 km
- Grays Cash And Carry0.8 km
- Holland And Barrett0.9 km
- Mangai Express0.9 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Banjo's Bar0.7 km
- Courtyard Inn0.8 km
- Rozee Bar Group - The Wharf0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Break Bar0.9 km
- Chicken Station0.9 km
- Hannah's Bakeries0.8 km
- Izgara Meze Restaurant0.8 km
- KO (Kebabish Original)0.7 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Gmbh And Co0.7 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Morrisons Supermarket0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Farm Pizza0.8 km
- Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.6 km
- Laredos Suya Grill0.7 km
- Oriental Kitchen0.7 km
- Taste Of Nigeria0.9 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grays0.9 km
- Chafford Hundred2.8 km
- Tilbury Town3.4 km
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