RM17 6HS is a safe, established residential area located 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 high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RM17 6HS are sourced from Output Area E00080744 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RM17 6HS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM17 6HS.
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 6HS 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 6HS. 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 6HS has low crime rates — 40 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
The Hathaway Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- AK Convience Store Shop Locally0.8 km
- Bal Brothers0.9 km
- Globe Off Licence0.3 km
- Grays Food Centre0.7 km
- Lakshmi Service Station0.9 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- VIvocatering0.2 km
- RAFA Club1.0 km
- The Ship0.1 km
- Tyrells Hall Social Club0.2 km
- St Thomas Catholic Club0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Asda Cafe0.8 km
- Chopsys0.3 km
- Happy House Retaurant0.9 km
- La Luscious Bakery0.8 km
- Memel1.0 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Stores0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Back Street Burgers Limited0.2 km
- Calabar Aroma Restaurant0.8 km
- Captain Korma0.2 km
- Crispy Fried Chicken0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grays1.1 km
- Tilbury Town1.9 km
- Tilbury2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Broadway0.2 km
- Tyrells Hall0.2 km
- Tyrells Hall0.2 km
- Rectory Road Crescent Avenue0.2 km
- Broadway0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RM176HS · Data under Open Government Licence