RM17 5EU is a mixed residential area on Park View Gardens, 0.9km from Grays in Grays. Administratively it sits within Grays Riverside ward and the Thurrock constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £540k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM17 5EU are sourced from Output Area E00080673 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK VIEW GARDENS, RM17 5EU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK VIEW GARDENS, RM17 5EU.
437
42
£ 49,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM17 5EU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RM17 5EU spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM17 5EU. The average age is 42.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 425,000
3 sales · Mean £ 460,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM17 5EU is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Quarry Hill Academy
Grays Convent High School
Thameside Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Thames Park Secondary School
The Hathaway Academy
Belmont Castle Academy
Little Thurrock Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- AK Convience Store Shop Locally0.7 km
- All In One Express0.4 km
- Bal Brothers1.0 km
- Food Plus0.6 km
- Globe Off Licence0.6 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- VIvocatering0.6 km
- Banjo's Bar0.8 km
- RAFA Club0.8 km
- The Ship0.9 km
- The Theobald Arms0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Break Bar0.4 km
- Carters Dessert Diner0.8 km
- Chicken Station0.6 km
- Chopsys0.9 km
- Hannah's Bakeries0.5 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Gmbh And Co1.0 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Morrisons Supermarket0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Back Street Burgers Limited0.6 km
- Calabar Aroma Restaurant0.6 km
- Captain Korma0.6 km
- Charcoal Grill0.8 km
- Crispy Fried Chicken0.6 km
- + 32 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grays0.6 km
- Tilbury Town2.5 km
- Tilbury2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Orsett Road0.2 km
- Orsett Road0.2 km
- Bradleigh Avenue0.2 km
- Stanley Road0.2 km
- Stanley Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RM175EU · Data under Open Government Licence