RM17 6DD is a safe, established residential area on Spurgeon Close, 0.8km from Thurrock Park in Grays. Administratively it sits within Little Thurrock Rectory ward and the Thurrock constituency.
For families considering a move, RM17 6DD represents a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RM17 6DD are sourced from Output Area E00080744 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPURGEON CLOSE, RM17 6DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPURGEON CLOSE, RM17 6DD.
312
37
£ 51,600 /yr
52%
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 37, RM17 6DD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM17 6DD. The average age is 37.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM17 6DD has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thameside Primary School
Quarry Hill Academy
Grays Convent High School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Little Thurrock Primary School
Thames Park Secondary School
The Hathaway Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- AK Convience Store Shop Locally0.8 km
- Bal Brothers0.9 km
- Globe Off Licence0.2 km
- Grays Cash And Carry1.0 km
- Grays Food Centre0.7 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- VIvocatering0.1 km
- RAFA Club1.0 km
- The Ship0.2 km
- Tyrells Hall Social Club0.3 km
- St Thomas Catholic Club0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Asda Cafe0.9 km
- Break Bar1.0 km
- Chopsys0.3 km
- Happy House Retaurant0.9 km
- La Luscious Bakery0.8 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda Stores0.9 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Back Street Burgers Limited0.1 km
- Calabar Aroma Restaurant0.8 km
- Captain Korma0.1 km
- Crispy Fried Chicken0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grays1.1 km
- Tilbury Town1.9 km
- Tilbury2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Broadway0.1 km
- Broadway0.2 km
- Tyrells Hall0.2 km
- Tyrells Hall0.3 km
- Rectory Road Crescent Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RM176DD · Data under Open Government Licence