RM17 5XG is a lively urban neighbourhood on Seally Road, 1.1km from Chafford Hundred in Grays. Administratively it sits within Grays Riverside ward and the Thurrock constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 134 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £144k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 54.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM17 5XG are sourced from Output Area E00182427 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEALLY ROAD, RM17 5XG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEALLY ROAD, RM17 5XG.
195
31
£ 48,300 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 67% economic activity and an average age of 31, RM17 5XG is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending up 54.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM17 5XG. The average age is 30.7. 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
Flat
£ 171,000
4 sales · Mean £ 162,638
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM17 5XG is above average at 134 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thames Park Secondary School
Belmont Castle Academy
Grays Convent High School
Quarry Hill Academy
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Thameside Primary School
The Hathaway Academy
Tudor Court Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- All In One Express0.3 km
- Food Plus0.3 km
- Grays Cash And Carry0.4 km
- Grays Food Centre0.7 km
- Holland And Barrett0.4 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Banjo's Bar0.2 km
- The Theobald Arms0.6 km
- St Thomas Catholic Club1.0 km
- The White Hart0.6 km
- Courtyard Inn0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Break Bar0.4 km
- Carters Dessert Diner0.6 km
- Chicken Station0.4 km
- Hannah's Bakeries0.3 km
- Izgara Meze Restaurant0.3 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Gmbh And Co0.3 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Morrisons Supermarket0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- Farm Pizza0.4 km
- Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.8 km
- Laredos Suya Grill0.4 km
- Oriental Kitchen0.3 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grays0.4 km
- Tilbury Town3.0 km
- Chafford Hundred3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RM175XG · Data under Open Government Licence