RM17 6DR is an up-and-coming urban area on Seabrooke Rise, 1.2km from Thurrock Park in Grays. Administratively it sits within Grays Riverside ward and the Thurrock constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RM17 6DR is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Thurrock.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £255k, up 3.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM17 6DR are sourced from Output Area E00080662 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEABROOKE RISE, RM17 6DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEABROOKE RISE, RM17 6DR.
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£ 48,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM17 6DR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
RM17 6DR has a significant social housing presence — 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 3.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM17 6DR. The average age is 28.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 255,000
5 sales · Mean £ 247,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM17 6DR is above average at 112 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
Thameside Primary School
Quarry Hill Academy
Thames Park Secondary School
Grays Convent High School
Belmont Castle Academy
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- All In One Express0.5 km
- Food Plus0.4 km
- Globe Off Licence0.6 km
- Grays Cash And Carry0.4 km
- Grays Food Centre0.3 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- VIvocatering0.7 km
- Banjo's Bar0.6 km
- The Ship0.9 km
- The Theobald Arms0.3 km
- Rozee Bar Group - The Wharf0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Break Bar0.3 km
- Carters Dessert Diner0.3 km
- Chicken Station0.3 km
- Hannah's Bakeries0.4 km
- Izgara Meze Restaurant0.4 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Gmbh And Co0.8 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Morrisons Supermarket0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Back Street Burgers Limited0.6 km
- Captain Korma0.7 km
- Charcoal Grill0.3 km
- Crispy Fried Chicken0.6 km
- Doner Sizzlers Limited0.6 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grays0.3 km
- Tilbury Town2.3 km
- Tilbury2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Clarence Road0.3 km
- Bridge Road0.3 km
- Bridge Road0.3 km
- Clarence Road0.4 km
- Derby Road Bridge0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RM176DR · Data under Open Government Licence