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RM17 5RL

Ward Avenue

Grays Thurrock

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Detailed insights for RM17 5RL

Overview

Postcode RM17 5RL 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 Little Thurrock South area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Little Thurrock South is £56,157 per year. The nearest station is Grays, about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is The Dip-In.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

3/10

Little Thurrock South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,939 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Little Thurrock South has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Little Thurrock South is £56,157 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from RM17 5RL.

Flood risk

No risk

Little Thurrock South near RM17 5RL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM17 5RL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Grays

N/A

Walking directions to Grays

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM17 5RL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miThe Dip-InMediumWalking directions to The Dip-In

Area Profile

Population
322
Population density
3,378.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
21.25(+211%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.26(-45%)
Public order
7.3(+43%)
Other theft
7.3(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.3(-37%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
219
68.44%
Indian
36
11.25%
Other White
23
7.19%
Bangladeshi
13
4.06%
African
9
2.81%
Total population: 320

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
35.53%
Level 3 (A level)
56
20.51%
No qualifications
42
15.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.36%
Total 16+ residents: 273

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
50%
Owns outright
44
43.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.9%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.96%
Total households: 102

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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM17 5RL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM17 5RL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 202599A, Ward Avenue, Grays, RM17 5RLDetachedFreehold£575,000
30 Mar 202625, St Georges Avenue, Grays, RM17 5XBSemi-DetachedFreehold£575,000
01 Jul 202519, St Georges Avenue, Grays, RM17 5XBTerracedFreehold£615,000
30 Apr 202623, Tennyson Avenue, Grays, RM17 5RGSemi-DetachedFreehold£600,000
01 Aug 2025101, Bradleigh Avenue, Grays, RM17 5RHSemi-DetachedFreehold£499,995

Schools

In the RM17 5RL postcode area, located within Little Thurrock South, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM17 5RL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryGrays Convent High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe Hathaway AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM17 5RL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM17 5RL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHarvest EnergySouthend Road, Thurrock, RM17 5NJWalking directions to Harvest Energy
0.2 miTesco Express30-34 Southend Road, Grays, RM17 5NJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miGrays All Foods24-26 Southend Road, Grays, RM17 5NHWalking directions to Grays All Foods
0.3 miCo-op FoodLodge Lane, Thurrock, RM17 5RZWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miThe Parade Premier ExpressLodge Lane, Thurrock, RM17 5RZWalking directions to The Parade Premier 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 5RL, 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)Little Thurrock SouthE02003309
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Thurrock 014AE01015960
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM17 5RL

Is RM17 5RL (Little Thurrock South) safe?

The area around RM17 5RL records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near RM17 5RL?

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

What schools are near RM17 5RL?

There are 14 schools close to RM17 5RL, including St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School (Good), Grays Convent High School (Good) and The Hathaway Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM17 5RL?

The closest station to RM17 5RL is Grays, about 1,407 m away.

How deprived is the area around RM17 5RL?

RM17 5RL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,939 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM17 5RL (Little Thurrock South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Thurrock covering RM17 5RL 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.