RM17 5DL 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Thurrock.
Safety: Crime rates are high (147 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for RM17 5DL are sourced from Output Area E00080680 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORSETT ROAD, RM17 5DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORSETT ROAD, RM17 5DL.
355
34
£ 49,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM17 5DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RM17 5DL spans multiple life stages — average age 34, 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 5DL. The average age is 34.1. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near RM17 5DL are high at 147 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
Little Thurrock Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- All In One Express0.0 km
- Food Plus0.2 km
- Globe Off Licence0.9 km
- Grays Cash And Carry0.1 km
- Grays Food Centre0.3 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- VIvocatering0.9 km
- Banjo's Bar0.4 km
- The Theobald Arms0.5 km
- St Thomas Catholic Club0.6 km
- The White Hart0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Break Bar0.1 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 Co0.6 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Morrisons Supermarket0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Back Street Burgers Limited0.9 km
- Calabar Aroma Restaurant1.0 km
- Captain Korma0.9 km
- Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Crispy Fried Chicken0.9 km
- + 29 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
- Clarence Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RM175DL · Data under Open Government Licence