RM17 5RJ is a sought-after residential area on Bradleigh Avenue, 0.3km from Grays in Grays. Administratively it sits within Grays Thurrock ward and the Thurrock constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM17, RM17 5RJ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £496k, up 31.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM17 5RJ are sourced from Output Area E00080690 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRADLEIGH AVENUE, RM17 5RJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRADLEIGH AVENUE, RM17 5RJ.
291
45
£ 51,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM17 5RJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
RM17 5RJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £496k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 31.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM17 5RJ. The average age is 44.8. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 480,000
6 sales · Mean £ 485,000
Terraced
£ 517,500
2 sales · Mean £ 517,500
Detached
£ 490,000
1 sales · Mean £ 490,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM17 5RJ has low crime rates — 28 incidents 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
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
The Hathaway Academy
Grays Convent High School
Little Thurrock Primary School
Quarry Hill Academy
Deneholm Primary School
Orsett Heath Academy
Stifford Clays Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- AK Convience Store Shop Locally0.5 km
- Bal Brothers0.6 km
- Lakshmi Service Station0.4 km
- Unicare1.0 km
- News N Booze1.0 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- RAFA Club0.4 km
- The Oak At Sockets Heath0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Happy House Retaurant0.4 km
- La Luscious Bakery0.5 km
- Memel1.0 km
- New Delhi1.0 km
- Orchard Garden Centre0.8 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Food0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Agra Tandori0.5 km
- Calabar Aroma Restaurant0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Eggfree Cakes Box0.5 km
- Essex Grill 2.0.5 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grays1.4 km
- Tilbury Town3.1 km
- Chafford Hundred3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Tennyson Avenue0.3 km
- Tennyson Avenue0.3 km
- Whitehall Road0.3 km
- Whitehall Road0.3 km
- Piggs Corner0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RM175RJ · Data under Open Government Licence