RM16 2DU is a safe, established residential area on Stifford Clays Road, 0.6km from Stifford Clays in Grays. Administratively it sits within Stifford Clays ward and the Thurrock constituency.
For families considering a move, RM16 2DU represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £377k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM16 2DU are sourced from Output Area E00080866 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STIFFORD CLAYS ROAD, RM16 2DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STIFFORD CLAYS ROAD, RM16 2DU.
395
35
£ 45,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM16 2DU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
RM16 2DU is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 35 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £377k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM16 2DU. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 335,000
3 sales · Mean £ 360,000
Terraced
£ 326,000
1 sales · Mean £ 326,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM16 2DU has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stifford Clays Primary School
Tudor Court Primary School
William Edwards School
The Hathaway Academy
Deneholm Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Jubilee Wines0.7 km
- News N Booze0.9 km
- Well Pharmacy0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Treacle Mine0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Brothers Fish Bar0.9 km
- Stifford Cafe0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden Express0.7 km
- HEVSEL0.8 km
- Mr Pickwicks0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Stifford Hall Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chafford Hundred2.0 km
- Grays2.7 km
- Ockendon3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Grantham Way0.1 km
- Grantham Way0.1 km
- Silverwood Close0.3 km
- Silverwood Close0.3 km
- Crammavill Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RM162DU · Data under Open Government Licence