Postcode Analysis Thurrock, East of England

SPURGEON CLOSE, RM17 6DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPURGEON CLOSE, RM17 6DD.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 51,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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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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4/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British76.1%
Asian / British Asian7.1%
Black / African / Caribbean9.0%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences117
Vehicle crime44
Public order30
Drugs21
Anti-social behaviour18

school Local Schools

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Thameside Primary School

Good825 pupils0.2 km
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Quarry Hill Academy

Outstanding508 pupils0.7 km
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Grays Convent High School

Good637 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good614 pupils1.3 km
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Little Thurrock Primary School

Inadequate669 pupils1.3 km
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Thames Park Secondary School

Good234 pupils1.6 km
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The Hathaway Academy

Good715 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.9 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

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