Postcode RM17 5JR is located in a major urban area, within the Grays Thurrock ward of Thurrock in the East of England region, and forms part of the Grays Chafford Gorges & Orsett Road area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Grays Chafford Gorges & Orsett Road is £50,115 per year. The nearest station is Grays located about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Grays Town Park.
Grays Chafford Gorges & Orsett Road has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,463 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Grays Chafford Gorges & Orsett Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Grays Chafford Gorges & Orsett Road is £50,115 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from RM17 5JR.
Grays Chafford Gorges & Orsett Road near RM17 5JR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Grays located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Grays | N/A | Walking directions to Grays |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Grays Town Park | Medium | Walking directions to Grays Town Park |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Grays Thurrock area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £725,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £406,750 |
| Flats | 9 | £200,000 |
| Detached | 6 | £515,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £315,000 |
10 year median price trend in Grays Thurrock
In the RM17 5JR postcode area, located within Grays Chafford Gorges & Orsett Road, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM17 5JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Grays Food Centre | 110-112 Clarence Road, Grays, RM17 6RD | Walking directions to Grays Food Centre |
| 0.3 mi | Desi Bazaar | 134 Clarence Road, Grays, RM17 6RD | Walking directions to Desi Bazaar |
| 0.3 mi | Grays All Foods | 24-26 Southend Road, Grays, RM17 5NH | Walking directions to Grays All Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 30-34 Southend Road, Grays, RM17 5NJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Harvest Energy | Southend Road, Thurrock, RM17 5NJ | Walking directions to Harvest Energy |
Annual council tax rates for Thurrock district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RM17 5JR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John George Kent
Grays Thurrock - Elected 2 May 2024
Jennifer Craft
Thurrock - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.