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RM17 5PR

Lodge Lane

Grays Thurrock

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Detailed insights for RM17 5PR

Overview

Postcode RM17 5PR 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 Stifford Clays area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stifford Clays is £54,946 per year. The nearest station is Grays, about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
31%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Stifford Clays has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,931 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Stifford Clays has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31%

Approximately 31.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Stifford Clays is £54,946 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 320 ft away from RM17 5PR.

Flood risk

No risk

Stifford Clays near RM17 5PR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Grays located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
228
Population density
4,560 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.55(+3%)
Other theft
9.11(+67%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.81(+23%)
Drugs
7.16(+148%)
Vehicle crime
4.56(+4%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
160
70.18%
African
17
7.46%
Indian
11
4.82%
Other Asian
11
4.82%
Other White
9
3.95%
Total population: 228

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
50
25.91%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
20.73%
Level 3 (A level)
39
20.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
13.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
12.44%
Total 16+ residents: 193

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
30
30%
Owns outright
29
29%
Owns with a mortgage
28
28%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
10%
Other forms of private rent
2
2%
Total households: 100

Property prices in Grays Thurrock

Median price£330,000
Price per sq ft£387
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£288K – £408K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £387 per square foot) in Grays Thurrock area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £615,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Grays Thurrock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached18£438,050£419
Detached3£410,000£502
Terraced40£321,000£389
Flats10£193,750£331

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Grays Thurrock

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grays Thurrock.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£445,000£150,750£320,000£238,000
2017£425,000£175,000£345,000£250,000
2018£404,995£166,000£344,995£251,250
2019£435,000£178,500£352,500£248,000
2020£596,000£190,000£407,500£275,000
2021£562,500£199,500£389,250£270,000
2022£475,000£200,000£427,500£320,000
2023£530,750£185,000£395,000£333,000
2024£500,000£178,000£455,000£310,000
2025£575,000£192,500£421,250£313,000
2026£405,000£240,000£517,500£325,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grays Thurrock.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grays Thurrock.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£284£302£313£312
2017£374£319£327£303
2018£361£301£339£308
2019£351£302£341£310
2020£382£357£359£321
2021£404£317£365£341
2022£422£357£403£387
2023£496£358£383£402
2024£370£328£400£373
2025£391£332£401£385
2026£502£311£428£396
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grays Thurrock.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Grays Thurrock in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM17 5PR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM17 5PR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Sept 2025297, Lodge Lane, Grays, RM17 5PRDetachedFreehold£540,000
17 Apr 202619, Orchard Drive, Grays, RM17 5AESemi-DetachedFreehold£410,000
22 Aug 202515, Orchard Drive, Grays, RM17 5AESemi-DetachedFreehold£463,000
14 Feb 202528, Orchard Drive, Grays, RM17 5AFSemi-DetachedFreehold£395,000
20 Jan 202634, Waverley Gardens, Grays, RM16 2TJSemi-DetachedFreehold£390,000

Schools

In the RM17 5PR postcode area, located within Stifford Clays, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM17 5PR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryTudor Court Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryThe Hathaway AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryStifford Clays Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM17 5PR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM17 5PR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miFreshco Store12-14 Crammavill Street, Grays, RM16 2BDWalking directions to Freshco Store
0.5 miTesco Express6-8 Crammavill Street, Grays, RM16 2BDWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Thurrock district (2025-26).

Band A£1,430
Band B£1,668
Band C£1,907
Band D£2,145
Band E£2,622
Band F£3,098
Band G£3,575
Band H£4,290

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RM17 5PR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John George Kent

Grays Thurrock - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jennifer Craft

Thurrock - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictThurrockE06000034
Parliamentary ConstituencyThurrockE14001546
WardGrays ThurrockE05002236
ParishThurrock, unparished areaE43000029
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stifford ClaysE02003304
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Thurrock 009AE01015957
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM17 5PR

Is RM17 5PR (Stifford Clays) safe?

The area around RM17 5PR records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near RM17 5PR?

The median sale price around RM17 5PR in Stifford Clays is £330,000 (about £387 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM17 5PR?

There are 9 schools close to RM17 5PR, including Tudor Court Primary School (Good), The Hathaway Academy (Good) and Stifford Clays Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around RM17 5PR?

RM17 5PR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,931 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM17 5PR (Stifford Clays) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Thurrock covering RM17 5PR is Jennifer Craft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John George Kent (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.