Postcode Analysis Thurrock, East of England

WORTHING CLOSE, RM17 6WB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WORTHING CLOSE, RM17 6WB.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM17 6WB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 49% social renting, RM17 6WB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 9.5% year-on-year.

home £210,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM17 6WB is a safe, established residential area on Worthing Close, 0.8km from South Stifford in Grays. Administratively it sits within Grays Riverside ward and the Thurrock constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RM17 6WB is 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. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k, down 9.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RM17 6WB are sourced from Output Area E00080656 (shared with 4 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 6WB. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.8%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean7.5%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 200,997

20 sales · Mean £ 198,924

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

RM17 6WB has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences46
Criminal damage and arson17
Vehicle crime15
Drugs12
Anti-social behaviour8

school Local Schools

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Belmont Castle Academy

Good720 pupils0.4 km
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Thames Park Secondary School

Good234 pupils0.6 km
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Harris Primary Academy Mayflower

Outstanding969 pupils1.3 km
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Harris Academy Chafford Hundred

Outstanding1454 pupils1.3 km
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Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred

Outstanding664 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Banjo's Bar0.8 km
  • Rozee Bar Group - The Wharf0.5 km
  • The Old Shant0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Gmbh And Co0.6 km
  • Morrisons Supermarket1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Coffee Station1.0 km
  • Smokie J's Cafe0.2 km
  • Magno Cafe0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Gurkha Cookhouse1.0 km
  • Man Must Wack0.4 km
  • Grays King Kebab0.3 km
  • Lezet0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Superdrug0.6 km
  • Swami Newsagent0.4 km
  • Carmen Versluis0.9 km
  • NKS Supermarket0.2 km
  • SKK Convenience Store0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Grays1.0 km
  • Swanscombe- George & Dragon2.8 km
  • Greenhithe for Bluewater3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Roseberry Road0.2 km
  • Roseberry Road0.2 km
  • Meesons Lane0.3 km
  • Meesons Lane0.4 km
  • Jetty Walk0.4 km