RM17 5RL is a sought-after residential area on Ward Avenue, 0.4km from Grays in Grays. Administratively it sits within Grays Thurrock ward and the Thurrock constituency.
For serious buyers, RM17 5RL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £530k, up 7.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM17 5RL are sourced from Output Area E00080697 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WARD AVENUE, RM17 5RL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARD AVENUE, RM17 5RL.
321
43
£ 51,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM17 5RL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. RM17 5RL's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £530k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 7.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM17 5RL. The average age is 42.9. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 512,500
6 sales · Mean £ 484,666
Detached
£ 505,000
2 sales · Mean £ 505,000
Terraced
£ 480,000
3 sales · Mean £ 476,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM17 5RL has low crime rates — 35 incidents 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
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Grays Convent High School
The Hathaway Academy
Little Thurrock Primary School
Quarry Hill Academy
Deneholm Primary School
Thameside Primary School
Orsett Heath Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- AK Convience Store Shop Locally0.4 km
- Bal Brothers0.5 km
- Lakshmi Service Station0.3 km
- Unicare1.0 km
- Family Shopper0.4 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- RAFA Club0.2 km
- The Oak At Sockets Heath0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Happy House Retaurant0.3 km
- La Luscious Bakery0.4 km
- Memel1.0 km
- New Delhi1.0 km
- Orchard Garden Centre0.6 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Food0.6 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Agra Tandori0.5 km
- Calabar Aroma Restaurant0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Eggfree Cakes Box0.5 km
- Essex Grill 2.0.4 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grays1.4 km
- Tilbury Town3.0 km
- Tilbury3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Whitehall Road0.2 km
- Whitehall Road0.2 km
- Tennyson Avenue0.2 km
- Tennyson Avenue0.2 km
- Piggs Corner0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RM175RL · Data under Open Government Licence