RM17 6EY is a safe, established residential area on Dock Road, 0.8km from Thurrock Park in Grays. Administratively it sits within Little Thurrock Rectory ward and the Thurrock constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £346k, up 41.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM17 6EY are sourced from Output Area E00080735 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOCK ROAD, RM17 6EY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOCK ROAD, RM17 6EY.
331
40
£ 51,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
RM17 6EY is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £346k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 41.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM17 6EY. The average age is 39.9. 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: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 382,500
4 sales · Mean £ 371,750
Semi-Detached
£ 312,500
4 sales · Mean £ 327,500
Terraced
£ 280,000
5 sales · Mean £ 284,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM17 6EY has low crime rates — 35 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
Little Thurrock Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Woodside Academy
The Gateway Academy
The Gateway Primary Free School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- AK Convience Store Shop Locally0.9 km
- Bal Brothers0.9 km
- Globe Off Licence0.5 km
- Grays Food Centre1.0 km
- Lakshmi Service Station1.0 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- VIvocatering0.4 km
- The Ship0.2 km
- Tyrells Hall Social Club0.0 km
- St Thomas Catholic Club0.7 km
- The Traitors Gate0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Asda Cafe0.7 km
- Chopsys0.2 km
- Happy House Retaurant1.0 km
- La Luscious Bakery0.9 km
- Orchard Garden Centre0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Stores0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Back Street Burgers Limited0.4 km
- Calabar Aroma Restaurant0.8 km
- Captain Korma0.4 km
- Crispy Fried Chicken0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grays1.4 km
- Tilbury Town1.8 km
- Tilbury2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Tyrells Hall0.0 km
- Tyrells Hall0.1 km
- Rectory Road Crescent Avenue0.2 km
- The Willows0.2 km
- The Willows0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RM176EY · Data under Open Government Licence