Postcode Analysis Thurrock, East of England

MALVERN ROAD, RM17 5TH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALVERN ROAD, RM17 5TH.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 51,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates RM17 5TH — age 44, 90% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £344k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 19.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM17 5TH is a safe, established residential area on Malvern Road, 0.5km from Little Thurrock in Grays. Administratively it sits within Little Thurrock Rectory ward and the Thurrock constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM17, RM17 5TH offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 90% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £344k, down 19.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RM17 5TH are sourced from Output Area E00080749 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM17 5TH. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.4%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean5.7%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 268,500

16 sales · Mean £ 287,720

Detached

£ 339,500

6 sales · Mean £ 354,332

Flat

£ 185,000

1 sales · Mean £ 185,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RM17 5TH has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences43
Anti-social behaviour17
Vehicle crime8
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Little Thurrock Primary School

Inadequate669 pupils0.7 km
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Woodside Academy

Good666 pupils0.7 km
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Quarry Hill Academy

Outstanding508 pupils1.0 km
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Treetops Free School

58 pupils1.1 km
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Treetops School

Outstanding312 pupils1.1 km
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Grays Convent High School

Good637 pupils1.2 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good825 pupils1.2 km
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Deneholm Primary School

Good417 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • AK Convience Store Shop Locally0.7 km
  • Bal Brothers0.5 km
  • Lakshmi Service Station0.7 km
  • Family Shopper0.7 km
  • Nabco Off Licence0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • RAFA Club0.8 km
  • The Oak At Sockets Heath0.8 km
  • The Ship0.9 km
  • Tyrells Hall Social Club0.8 km
  • The Bull Public House0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Chopsys0.7 km
  • Happy House Retaurant0.7 km
  • La Luscious Bakery0.7 km
  • Orchard Garden Centre0.3 km
  • Village Indiya0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Food0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Agra Tandori0.8 km
  • Calabar Aroma Restaurant0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Eggfree Cakes Box0.8 km
  • Essex Grill 2.0.7 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Grays1.8 km
  • Tilbury Town2.3 km
  • Tilbury2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Chadwell Road Cemetery0.2 km
  • Chadwell Road Cemetery0.2 km
  • Palmers College0.3 km
  • Wood View0.4 km
  • Ridgeway0.4 km