Postcode Analysis Thurrock, East of England

WALLACE ROAD, RM17 5BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALLACE ROAD, RM17 5BA.

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

365

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

RM17 5BA is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £320k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

RM17 5BA is a safe, established residential area on Wallace Road, 0.4km from Grays in Grays. Administratively it sits within Grays Thurrock ward and the Thurrock constituency.

For families considering a move, RM17 5BA represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% 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 £320k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM17 5BA are sourced from Output Area E00080698 (shared with 8 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 5BA. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.2%
Asian / British Asian6.8%
Black / African / Caribbean11.4%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 275,000

5 sales · Mean £ 293,000

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

RM17 5BA has low crime rates — 31 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.

Violence and sexual offences75
Criminal damage and arson14
Other theft14
Vehicle crime11
Anti-social behaviour9

school Local Schools

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The Hathaway Academy

Good715 pupils0.4 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good614 pupils0.5 km
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Grays Convent High School

Good637 pupils0.8 km
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Tudor Court Primary School

Good798 pupils0.8 km
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Quarry Hill Academy

Outstanding508 pupils1.0 km
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Thames Park Secondary School

Good234 pupils1.2 km
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Little Thurrock Primary School

Inadequate669 pupils1.3 km
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Belmont Castle Academy

Good720 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Unicare1.0 km
  • News N Booze0.5 km
  • Carmen Versluis0.9 km
  • Grays General Stores1.0 km
  • Hathaway General Store And Office Licence0.3 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Treacle Mine0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Memel0.9 km
  • New Delhi1.0 km
  • The Brothers Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Desi Indian Dining Club1.0 km
  • China Phoenix1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.3 km
  • Oh My Cod0.3 km
  • Afghan Jalalabad Grill0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Grays1.3 km
  • Chafford Hundred2.7 km
  • Tilbury Town3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Dexter Close0.1 km
  • Dexter Close0.1 km
  • Ward Avenue0.2 km
  • Ward Avenue0.2 km
  • Hathaway Road0.3 km