RM17 5DD is an active urban area on Orsett Road, 1.0km from Grays in Grays. Administratively it sits within Grays Riverside ward and the Thurrock constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RM17 5DD offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (161 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £223k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM17 5DD are sourced from Output Area E00080675 (shared with 484 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORSETT ROAD, RM17 5DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORSETT ROAD, RM17 5DD.
353
33
£ 49,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM17 5DD 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
RM17 5DD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 31% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £223k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM17 5DD. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 223,500
2 sales · Mean £ 223,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near RM17 5DD are high at 161 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.
school Local Schools
Thames Park Secondary School
Grays Convent High School
Quarry Hill Academy
Belmont Castle Academy
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Thameside Primary School
The Hathaway Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- All In One Express0.0 km
- Food Plus0.2 km
- Globe Off Licence0.9 km
- Grays Cash And Carry0.1 km
- Grays Food Centre0.4 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- VIvocatering1.0 km
- Banjo's Bar0.3 km
- The Theobald Arms0.5 km
- St Thomas Catholic Club0.7 km
- The White Hart0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Break Bar0.2 km
- Carters Dessert Diner0.5 km
- Chicken Station0.3 km
- Hannah's Bakeries0.1 km
- Izgara Meze Restaurant0.2 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Gmbh And Co0.5 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Morrisons Supermarket0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Back Street Burgers Limited0.9 km
- Captain Korma1.0 km
- Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Crispy Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Doner Sizzlers Limited0.9 km
- + 27 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grays0.3 km
- Tilbury Town2.7 km
- Tilbury3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Cart Lane0.1 km
- Clarence Road0.1 km
- Stanley Road0.2 km
- Stanley Road0.2 km
- Grays Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RM175DD · Data under Open Government Licence