Postcode Analysis Thurrock, East of England

RM17 6NQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM17 6NQ.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM17 6NQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

RM17 6NQ has a significant social housing presence — 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

RM17 6NQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 1.3km from Grays in Grays. Administratively it sits within Grays Riverside ward and the Thurrock constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RM17 6NQ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Thurrock.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 138 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for RM17 6NQ are sourced from Output Area E00080676 (shared with 60 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 6NQ. The average age is 30.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.1%
Asian / British Asian17.9%
Black / African / Caribbean17.6%
Other / Mixed12.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around RM17 6NQ is above average at 138 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.

Violence and sexual offences345
Shoplifting276
Public order117
Anti-social behaviour115
Drugs83

school Local Schools

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Thames Park Secondary School

Good234 pupils0.5 km
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Belmont Castle Academy

Good720 pupils0.7 km
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Grays Convent High School

Good637 pupils0.9 km
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Quarry Hill Academy

Outstanding508 pupils0.9 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good825 pupils1.0 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good614 pupils1.2 km
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The Hathaway Academy

Good715 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • All In One Express0.3 km
  • Food Plus0.1 km
  • Globe Off Licence1.0 km
  • Grays Cash And Carry0.2 km
  • Grays Food Centre0.5 km
  • + 33 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Banjo's Bar0.2 km
  • The Theobald Arms0.3 km
  • Rozee Bar Group - The Wharf0.5 km
  • St Thomas Catholic Club0.7 km
  • The White Hart0.3 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Break Bar0.2 km
  • Carters Dessert Diner0.3 km
  • Chicken Station0.1 km
  • Hannah's Bakeries0.2 km
  • Izgara Meze Restaurant0.1 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Gmbh And Co0.4 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Morrisons Supermarket0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill0.3 km
  • Farm Pizza0.4 km
  • Jerkpit Caribbean Smokey Grill1.0 km
  • Laredos Suya Grill0.4 km
  • Oriental Kitchen0.3 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Grays0.1 km
  • Tilbury Town2.7 km
  • Tilbury3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Grays Rail Station0.0 km
  • Grays Rail Station0.0 km
  • Grays Rail Station0.0 km
  • Grays Rail Station0.0 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km