RM17 9SY 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 9SY is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 133 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for RM17 9SY are sourced from Output Area E00080676 (shared with 60 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RM17 9SY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM17 9SY.
320
30
£ 48,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM17 9SY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 58% social renting, RM17 9SY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM17 9SY. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM17 9SY is above average at 133 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.
school Local Schools
Thames Park Secondary School
Thameside Primary School
Quarry Hill Academy
Grays Convent High School
Belmont Castle Academy
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
The Hathaway Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- All In One Express0.4 km
- Food Plus0.2 km
- Globe Off Licence0.8 km
- Grays Cash And Carry0.2 km
- Grays Food Centre0.3 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- VIvocatering0.8 km
- Banjo's Bar0.4 km
- The Theobald Arms0.2 km
- Rozee Bar Group - The Wharf0.7 km
- St Thomas Catholic Club0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Break Bar0.2 km
- Carters Dessert Diner0.2 km
- Chicken Station0.1 km
- Hannah's Bakeries0.2 km
- Izgara Meze Restaurant0.2 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Gmbh And Co0.6 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- Morrisons Supermarket0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Back Street Burgers Limited0.8 km
- Captain Korma0.8 km
- Charcoal Grill0.2 km
- Crispy Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Doner Sizzlers Limited0.8 km
- + 26 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grays0.2 km
- Tilbury Town2.5 km
- Tilbury2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Grays Rail Station0.2 km
- Grays Rail Station0.2 km
- Grays Rail Station0.2 km
- Grays Rail Station0.2 km
- Clarence Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RM179SY · Data under Open Government Licence