RM17 5BT is an active urban area on Quarry Hill, 1.1km from Grays in Grays. Administratively it sits within Grays Riverside ward and the Thurrock constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RM17 5BT offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Thurrock.
Safety: Crime rates are high (155 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for RM17 5BT are sourced from Output Area E00080675 (shared with 484 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUARRY HILL, RM17 5BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUARRY HILL, RM17 5BT.
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£ 49,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM17 5BT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RM17 5BT spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM17 5BT. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near RM17 5BT are high at 155 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thames Park Secondary School
Belmont Castle Academy
Grays Convent High School
Quarry Hill Academy
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Thameside Primary School
The Hathaway Academy
Tudor Court Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- All In One Express0.2 km
- Food Plus0.3 km
- Grays Cash And Carry0.3 km
- Grays Food Centre0.5 km
- Holland And Barrett0.3 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Banjo's Bar0.2 km
- The Theobald Arms0.6 km
- St Thomas Catholic Club0.8 km
- The White Hart0.6 km
- Courtyard Inn0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Break Bar0.3 km
- Carters Dessert Diner0.6 km
- Chicken Station0.4 km
- Hannah's Bakeries0.2 km
- Izgara Meze Restaurant0.2 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Gmbh And Co0.4 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Morrisons Supermarket0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- Farm Pizza0.3 km
- Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.7 km
- Laredos Suya Grill0.2 km
- Oriental Kitchen0.2 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grays0.4 km
- Tilbury Town2.9 km
- Tilbury3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.3 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RM175BT · Data under Open Government Licence