Postcode Analysis Thurrock, East of England

ARGENT STREET, RM17 6NZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARGENT STREET, RM17 6NZ.

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Population

503

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM17 6NZ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RM17 6NZ spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. £297k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 14.9% year-on-year.

home £297,562 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM17 6NZ is a safe, established residential area on Argent Street, 1.0km from South Stifford in Grays. Administratively it sits within Grays Riverside ward and the Thurrock constituency.

This is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Thurrock.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £297k, down 14.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RM17 6NZ are sourced from Output Area E00080650 (shared with 7 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 6NZ. The average age is 31.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.2%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean21.3%
Other / Mixed9.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 375,000

1 sales · Mean £ 375,000

Terraced

£ 268,000

11 sales · Mean £ 302,544

Flat

£ 186,750

4 sales · Mean £ 183,375

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

RM17 6NZ has low crime rates — 49 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.

Violence and sexual offences76
Shoplifting70
Criminal damage and arson18
Drugs15
Vehicle crime15

school Local Schools

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Belmont Castle Academy

Good720 pupils0.3 km
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Thames Park Secondary School

Good234 pupils0.4 km
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Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred

Outstanding664 pupils1.5 km
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Harris Academy Chafford Hundred

Outstanding1454 pupils1.5 km
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Harris Primary Academy Mayflower

Outstanding969 pupils1.5 km
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Grays Convent High School

Good637 pupils1.5 km
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Quarry Hill Academy

Outstanding508 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • All In One Express0.9 km
  • Food Plus0.8 km
  • Grays Cash And Carry0.9 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.9 km
  • Mangai Express0.8 km
  • + 23 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Banjo's Bar0.6 km
  • The Theobald Arms0.8 km
  • Rozee Bar Group - The Wharf0.2 km
  • The White Hart0.8 km
  • Courtyard Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Break Bar0.9 km
  • Carters Dessert Diner0.8 km
  • Chicken Station0.8 km
  • Hannah's Bakeries0.9 km
  • Izgara Meze Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Gmbh And Co0.4 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Morrisons Supermarket0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill0.8 km
  • Laredos Suya Grill1.0 km
  • Oriental Kitchen0.9 km
  • Tuktuk Panasian0.9 km
  • VGC Food Hub0.9 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Grays0.8 km
  • Swanscombe- George & Dragon2.9 km
  • Tilbury Town3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Meesons Lane0.1 km
  • Roseberry Road0.1 km
  • Meesons Lane0.2 km
  • Jetty Walk0.2 km
  • Wharf Road0.2 km