Postcode RM17 5RS 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 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is The Dip-In.
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.
Little Thurrock South has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 84.3% 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.
The average income per household in Little Thurrock South is £56,157 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from RM17 5RS.
Little Thurrock South near RM17 5RS 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Dip-In | Medium | Walking directions to The Dip-In |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £438,050 | £419 |
| Detached | 3 | £410,000 | £502 |
| Terraced | 40 | £321,000 | £389 |
| Flats | 10 | £193,750 | £331 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM17 5RS.
In the RM17 5RS postcode area, located within Little Thurrock South, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM17 5RS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Lodge Lane, Thurrock, RM17 5RZ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | The Parade Premier Express | Lodge Lane, Thurrock, RM17 5RZ | Walking directions to The Parade Premier Express |
| 0.3 mi | Harvest Energy | Southend Road, Thurrock, RM17 5NJ | Walking directions to Harvest Energy |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 30-34 Southend Road, Grays, RM17 5NJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Grays All Foods | 24-26 Southend Road, Grays, RM17 5NH | Walking directions to Grays All Foods |
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 5RS, 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
The area around RM17 5RS 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.
The median sale price around RM17 5RS in Little Thurrock South is £330,000 (about £387 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to RM17 5RS, including Little Thurrock Primary School (Good), St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School (Good) and The Hathaway Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
RM17 5RS 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).
The Member of Parliament for Thurrock covering RM17 5RS is Jennifer Craft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John George Kent (Labour Party).
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.