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.
BRIDGE ROAD, RM17 6HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE ROAD, RM17 6HL.
330
31
£ 48,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Thameside Primary School
Quarry Hill Academy
Grays Convent High School
Thames Park Secondary School
Belmont Castle Academy
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
The Hathaway Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Gmbh And Co1.0 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Morrisons Supermarket0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: RM176HL · Data under Open Government Licence