RM17 5YW is a safe, established residential area on Parker Road, 0.8km from South Stifford in Grays. Administratively it sits within Grays Riverside ward and the Thurrock constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £318k, down 9.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM17 5YW are sourced from Output Area E00080672 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARKER ROAD, RM17 5YW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKER ROAD, RM17 5YW.
253
35
£ 49,400 /yr
56%
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
RM17 5YW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 62% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 9.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM17 5YW. The average age is 34.6. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 315,000
35 sales · Mean £ 311,130
Semi-Detached
£ 300,000
5 sales · Mean £ 278,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM17 5YW has low crime rates — 46 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
Belmont Castle Academy
Thames Park Secondary School
Grays Convent High School
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred
Quarry Hill Academy
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- All In One Express0.8 km
- Food Plus0.8 km
- Grays Cash And Carry0.9 km
- Holland And Barrett0.8 km
- Mangai Express0.8 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Banjo's Bar0.5 km
- The Theobald Arms0.9 km
- Rozee Bar Group - The Wharf0.4 km
- The White Hart0.9 km
- Courtyard Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Break Bar0.9 km
- Carters Dessert Diner0.9 km
- Chicken Station0.8 km
- Hannah's Bakeries0.8 km
- Izgara Meze Restaurant0.7 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Gmbh And Co0.3 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Morrisons Supermarket0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- Farm Pizza0.9 km
- Laredos Suya Grill0.9 km
- Oriental Kitchen0.8 km
- Tuktuk Panasian0.8 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grays0.8 km
- Chafford Hundred3.1 km
- Swanscombe- George & Dragon3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Meesons Lane0.2 km
- Meesons Lane0.2 km
- Wharf Road0.2 km
- Roseberry Road0.2 km
- Aldi0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RM175YW · Data under Open Government Licence