LEWES CLOSE, RM17 6QR House Prices & Local Information

RM17 6QR is a lively urban neighbourhood on Lewes Close, 1.3km from South Stifford in Grays. Administratively it sits within Grays Riverside ward and the Thurrock constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. 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 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Thurrock. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 13.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RM17 6QR are sourced from Output Area E00080658 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.