RM17 5HF is an active urban area on Cromwell Road, 0.9km from Grays in Grays. Administratively it sits within Grays Thurrock ward and the Thurrock constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Thurrock.
Safety: Crime rates are high (153 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £197k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM17 5HF are sourced from Output Area E00080705 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROMWELL ROAD, RM17 5HF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROMWELL ROAD, RM17 5HF.
449
33
£ 49,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM17 5HF 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 5HF spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £197k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM17 5HF. The average age is 33.2. 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
£ 197,500
1 sales · Mean £ 197,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near RM17 5HF are high at 153 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
Grays Convent High School
Quarry Hill Academy
Thames Park Secondary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Belmont Castle Academy
Thameside Primary School
The Hathaway Academy
Little Thurrock Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- AK Convience Store Shop Locally0.9 km
- All In One Express0.2 km
- Food Plus0.4 km
- Globe Off Licence0.9 km
- Grays Cash And Carry0.3 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- VIvocatering0.9 km
- Banjo's Bar0.5 km
- RAFA Club1.0 km
- The Theobald Arms0.7 km
- St Thomas Catholic Club0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Break Bar0.3 km
- Carters Dessert Diner0.7 km
- Chicken Station0.5 km
- Hannah's Bakeries0.3 km
- Happy House Retaurant0.9 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Gmbh And Co0.7 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Morrisons Supermarket0.4 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Back Street Burgers Limited0.9 km
- Calabar Aroma Restaurant0.9 km
- Captain Korma0.9 km
- Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- Crispy Fried Chicken0.9 km
- + 33 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grays0.4 km
- Tilbury Town2.7 km
- Tilbury3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Stanley Road0.1 km
- Stanley Road0.1 km
- Orsett Road0.1 km
- Orsett Road0.1 km
- Cart Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RM175HF · Data under Open Government Licence