RM17 5AL is a safe, established residential area on Lenthall Avenue, 0.6km from Grays in Grays. Administratively it sits within Grays Thurrock ward and the Thurrock constituency.
For families considering a move, RM17 5AL represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM17 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00080688 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LENTHALL AVENUE, RM17 5AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LENTHALL AVENUE, RM17 5AL.
325
42
£ 45,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM17 5AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 42, RM17 5AL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £395k 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 RM17 5AL. The average age is 42.1. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 317,500
6 sales · Mean £ 330,647
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM17 5AL has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Hathaway Academy
Tudor Court Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Grays Convent High School
Stifford Clays Primary School
Quarry Hill Academy
Deneholm Primary School
Little Thurrock Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- News N Booze0.2 km
- Hathaway General Store And Office Licence0.5 km
- Jubilee Wines1.0 km
- Hathaway News0.6 km
- Well Pharmacy1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Treacle Mine0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Brothers Fish Bar0.2 km
- Stifford Cafe0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.6 km
- Golden Express1.0 km
- HEVSEL1.0 km
- Oh My Cod0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grays1.6 km
- Chafford Hundred2.5 km
- Tilbury Town3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Lucas Road0.0 km
- Lucas Road0.1 km
- Grays End Close0.2 km
- Grays End Close0.2 km
- Dukes Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RM175AL · Data under Open Government Licence