ORSETT ROAD, RM17 5EH House Prices & Local Information

RM17 5EH 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 5EH 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 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 (150 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £267k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM17 5EH are sourced from Output Area E00080680 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.