Postcode Analysis Thurrock, East of England

DOCK ROAD, RM17 6EY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOCK ROAD, RM17 6EY.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 51,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British81.2%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean10.0%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences56
Vehicle crime25
Public order23
Other theft14
Anti-social behaviour12

school Local Schools

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Thameside Primary School

Good825 pupils0.5 km
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Quarry Hill Academy

Outstanding508 pupils0.9 km
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Grays Convent High School

Good637 pupils1.1 km
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Little Thurrock Primary School

Inadequate669 pupils1.3 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good614 pupils1.4 km
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Woodside Academy

Good666 pupils1.5 km
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The Gateway Academy

Good1070 pupils1.5 km
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The Gateway Primary Free School

Good427 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.7 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
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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