Postcode Analysis Thurrock, East of England

KINGSMAN DRIVE, RM16 2DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSMAN DRIVE, RM16 2DP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

304

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM16 2DP 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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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 52% social renting, RM16 2DP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

RM16 2DP is a safe, established residential area on Kingsman Drive, 0.5km from Stifford Clays in Grays. Administratively it sits within Stifford Clays ward and the Thurrock constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RM16 2DP is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for RM16 2DP are sourced from Output Area E00080863 (shared with 6 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 RM16 2DP. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.9%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean6.4%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
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.

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

RM16 2DP has low crime rates — 44 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 offences52
Shoplifting26
Anti-social behaviour19
Vehicle crime19
Criminal damage and arson15

school Local Schools

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Stifford Clays Primary School

Good649 pupils0.2 km
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William Edwards School

Requires Improvement1232 pupils0.5 km
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Deneholm Primary School

Good417 pupils1.2 km
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Orsett Heath Academy

239 pupils1.3 km
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Tudor Court Primary School

Good798 pupils1.3 km
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The Hathaway Academy

Good715 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Jubilee Wines0.4 km
  • Blackshots General Store1.0 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Treacle Mine1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Golden Express0.4 km
  • HEVSEL0.4 km
  • Mr Pickwicks0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Stifford Cafe0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chafford Hundred2.5 km
  • Grays2.8 km
  • Ockendon3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Kingsman Drive0.0 km
  • Kingsman Drive0.1 km
  • Stifford Clays Road0.2 km
  • Silverwood Close0.2 km
  • Silverwood Close0.2 km