RM16 2BF is a sought-after residential area on Culverin Avenue, 0.7km from Little Thurrock in Grays. Administratively it sits within Little Thurrock Blackshots ward and the Thurrock constituency.
For serious buyers, RM16 2BF is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 63% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Thurrock.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £405k, down 2.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM16 2BF are sourced from Output Area E00182519 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CULVERIN AVENUE, RM16 2BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CULVERIN AVENUE, RM16 2BF.
384
27
£ 52,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
RM16 2BF has a highly multicultural community character — 63% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 2.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM16 2BF. The average age is 26.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Characterized by young property owners. A vibrant neighborhood where early-career professionals are getting on the housing ladder.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 368,750
16 sales · Mean £ 363,185
Semi-Detached
£ 331,000
17 sales · Mean £ 333,793
Terraced
£ 344,995
2 sales · Mean £ 344,995
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM16 2BF has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Woodside Academy
Treetops School
Treetops Free School
Little Thurrock Primary School
Chadwell St Mary Primary School
The Gateway Academy
The Gateway Primary Free School
Herringham Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Bal Brothers1.0 km
- MFG Esso Daneholes0.8 km
- Thamesview News0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- Thurrock Mini Market0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Orchard Garden Centre0.9 km
- Treetops Garden Cafe0.7 km
- Village Indiya1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Food1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Hing Long Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Essex Fish Bar0.9 km
- Essex Grill0.6 km
- New Wings0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grays2.4 km
- Tilbury Town2.5 km
- Tilbury2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Heathland Way0.2 km
- Heathland Way0.2 km
- Palmers College0.2 km
- Palmers College0.3 km
- Wood View0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RM162BF · Data under Open Government Licence