Postcode RM17 6BZ is located in a major urban area, within the Grays Riverside area of Thurrock in the East of England region, and forms part of the Grays Town area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Grays Town is £55,049 per year. The median sale price in Grays Riverside is £274,000 (around £416 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £208,500 and £344,625. The nearest station is Grays, about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Grays Beach Riverside Park.
Grays Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,064 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Grays Town has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Grays Town is £55,049 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 235 ft away from RM17 6BZ.
Grays Town near RM17 6BZ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Grays | N/A | Walking directions to Grays |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Grays Beach Riverside Park | Large | Walking directions to Grays Beach Riverside Park |
| 0.2 mi | Grays Town Park | Medium | Walking directions to Grays Town Park |
| 0.2 mi | Falcon Wood | Small | Walking directions to Falcon Wood |
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £274,000 (about £416 per square foot) in Grays Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £890,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £587,500 | £426 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £350,000 | £509 |
| Terraced | 53 | £320,000 | £502 |
| Flats | 54 | £201,500 | £376 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £400,000 | £176,000 | £277,000 | £260,000 |
| 2017 | £400,000 | £180,000 | £295,000 | £270,000 |
| 2018 | £357,500 | £198,725 | £330,000 | £268,000 |
| 2019 | £380,000 | £195,000 | £350,000 | £271,250 |
| 2020 | £462,500 | £190,000 | £320,000 | £280,000 |
| 2021 | £500,000 | £190,000 | £318,750 | £296,000 |
| 2022 | £470,000 | £213,000 | £377,000 | £317,750 |
| 2023 | £525,000 | £219,000 | £355,000 | £325,000 |
| 2024 | £545,000 | £200,000 | £388,750 | £312,500 |
| 2025 | £540,000 | £210,000 | £400,000 | £330,000 |
| 2026 | £560,000 | £195,000 | £335,000 | £320,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £351 | £327 | £357 | £323 |
| 2017 | £355 | £321 | £394 | £355 |
| 2018 | £294 | £316 | £315 | £385 |
| 2019 | £380 | £335 | £356 | £364 |
| 2020 | £370 | £327 | £443 | £355 |
| 2021 | £401 | £357 | £423 | £387 |
| 2022 | £455 | £378 | £458 | £451 |
| 2023 | £460 | £385 | £523 | £418 |
| 2024 | £389 | £363 | £535 | £441 |
| 2025 | £437 | £377 | £533 | £490 |
| 2026 | £411 | £372 | £513 | £483 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM17 6BZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sept 2025 | 49A, Bridge Road, Grays, RM17 6BZ | Flats | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 21 May 2026 | 18, Bridge Court, Grays, RM17 6BW | Flats | Leasehold | £163,500 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 24, Bridge Court, Grays, RM17 6BW | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 02 Sept 2025 | 28, Bridge Court, Grays, RM17 6BW | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 50, Prospect Place, Grays, RM17 6BY | Terraced | Freehold | £221,500 |
In the RM17 6BZ postcode area, located within Grays Town, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Thameside Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | The Light Christian School | Other independent school | Inadequate Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Thames Park Secondary School | Free schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jan 2023. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RM17 6BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Londis | 42 Bridge Road, Grays, RM17 6BU | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 40 Bridge Road, Grays, RM17 6BU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Hamro Nepali Shop | 102 Bridge Road, Grays, RM17 6DA | Walking directions to Hamro Nepali Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Desi Bazaar | 134-136 Clarence Road, Grays, RM17 6RD | Walking directions to Desi Bazaar |
| 0.1 mi | Grays Food Centre | 110-112 Clarence Road, Grays, RM17 6RD | Walking directions to Grays Food Centre |
Annual council tax rates for Thurrock district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RM17 6BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tony Fish
Grays Riverside - Elected 2 May 2024
Jennifer Craft
Thurrock - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM17 6BZ records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 other theft.
The median sale price around RM17 6BZ in Grays Riverside is £274,000 (about £416 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to RM17 6BZ, including Thameside Primary School (Good), The Light Christian School (Inadequate) and Thames Park Secondary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RM17 6BZ is Grays, about 585 m away.
RM17 6BZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,064 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 6BZ is Jennifer Craft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tony Fish (Labour Party).