Postcode Analysis Thurrock, East of England

BRIDGE ROAD, RM17 6HL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE ROAD, RM17 6HL.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM17 6HL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

RM17 6HL has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

RM17 6HL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Bridge Road, 1.1km from Thurrock Park in Grays. Administratively it sits within Grays Riverside ward and the Thurrock constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RM17 6HL is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Thurrock.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £230k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM17 6HL are sourced from Output Area E00080655 (shared with 4 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 6HL. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.4%
Asian / British Asian10.8%
Black / African / Caribbean16.6%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 230,000

1 sales · Mean £ 230,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around RM17 6HL is moderate at 81 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences298
Public order83
Anti-social behaviour70
Drugs61
Vehicle crime59

school Local Schools

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Thameside Primary School

Good825 pupils0.5 km
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Quarry Hill Academy

Outstanding508 pupils0.8 km
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Grays Convent High School

Good637 pupils0.9 km
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Thames Park Secondary School

Good234 pupils1.0 km
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Belmont Castle Academy

Good720 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good614 pupils1.3 km
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The Hathaway Academy

Good715 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • All In One Express0.6 km
  • Food Plus0.5 km
  • Globe Off Licence0.4 km
  • Grays Cash And Carry0.4 km
  • Grays Food Centre0.3 km
  • + 35 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • VIvocatering0.5 km
  • Banjo's Bar0.7 km
  • The Ship0.8 km
  • The Theobald Arms0.5 km
  • Tyrells Hall Social Club0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Break Bar0.4 km
  • Carters Dessert Diner0.5 km
  • Chicken Station0.5 km
  • Chopsys0.9 km
  • Hannah's Bakeries0.5 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Gmbh And Co1.0 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Morrisons Supermarket0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Back Street Burgers Limited0.5 km
  • Captain Korma0.5 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.5 km
  • Crispy Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • Doner Sizzlers Limited0.5 km
  • + 24 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Grays0.5 km
  • Tilbury Town2.2 km
  • Tilbury2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bridge Road0.2 km
  • Bridge Road0.2 km
  • Clarence Road0.3 km
  • Kent Road0.3 km
  • Kent Road0.3 km