Postcode insights

RM17 6DZ

William Street

Grays Thurrock

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Detailed insights for RM17 6DZ

Overview

Postcode RM17 6DZ 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 very high crime levels, with around 105.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Grays Chafford Gorges & Orsett Road is £50,115 per year. The nearest station is Grays, about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Grays Beach Riverside Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Grays Chafford Gorges & Orsett Road has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,831 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Grays Chafford Gorges & Orsett Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.2%

Approximately 9.2% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Grays Chafford Gorges & Orsett Road is £50,115 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 298 ft away from RM17 6DZ.

Flood risk

Very low

Grays Chafford Gorges & Orsett Road near RM17 6DZ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Grays located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM17 6DZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Grays

N/A

Walking directions to Grays

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM17 6DZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGrays Beach Riverside ParkLargeWalking directions to Grays Beach Riverside Park
0.3 miGrays Town ParkMediumWalking directions to Grays Town Park
0.2 miFalcon WoodSmallWalking directions to Falcon Wood

Area Profile

Population
346
Population density
14,661 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.97(+49%)
Vehicle crime
16.93(+285%)
Public order
13.65(+167%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.83(-15%)
Drugs
9.28(+221%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
126
36.31%
Other White
86
24.78%
African
48
13.83%
Other Asian
20
5.76%
Pakistani
13
3.75%
Total population: 347

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
27.86%
No qualifications
53
20.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
15.27%
Level 3 (A level)
34
12.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
12.21%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
35.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
33.94%
Owns outright
16
14.68%
Other forms of private rent
7
6.42%
Other social rented
6
5.5%
Total households: 109

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 6DZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM17 6DZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 2025115, William Street, Grays, RM17 6DZTerracedFreehold£272,500
22 Aug 2025127, William Street, Grays, RM17 6DZTerracedFreehold£282,500
07 Oct 202522, Grove Road, Grays, RM17 6JZTerracedFreehold£350,000
01 Apr 202553, Grove Road, Grays, RM17 6JZTerracedFreehold£285,000
11 Aug 202525, Arthur Street, Grays, RM17 6EHTerracedFreehold£257,000

Schools

In the RM17 6DZ postcode area, located within Grays Chafford Gorges & Orsett Road, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM17 6DZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryThameside Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryQuarry Hill AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.6 miSecondaryGrays Convent High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM17 6DZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM17 6DZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGlobe Mini Market4 Gipsy Lane, Grays, RM17 6EEWalking directions to Globe Mini Market
0.1 miSalisbury Grocery & Off Licence2 Salisbury Road, Grays, RM17 6DQWalking directions to Salisbury Grocery & Off Licence
0.2 miLondis42 Bridge Road, Grays, RM17 6BUWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miLondisBroadway, Grays, RM17 6EWWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miHamro Nepali Shop102 Bridge Road, Grays, RM17 6DAWalking directions to Hamro Nepali Shop

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 6DZ, 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)Grays Chafford Gorges & Orsett RoadE02003311
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Thurrock 016EE01015962
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM17 6DZ

Is RM17 6DZ (Grays Chafford Gorges & Orsett Road) safe?

The area around RM17 6DZ records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, shoplifting and drugs.

What is the average house price near RM17 6DZ?

The median sale price around RM17 6DZ in Grays Chafford Gorges & Orsett Road is £330,000 (about £387 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM17 6DZ?

There are 7 schools close to RM17 6DZ, including Thameside Primary School (Good), Quarry Hill Academy (Outstanding) and Grays Convent High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM17 6DZ?

The closest station to RM17 6DZ is Grays, about 873 m away.

How deprived is the area around RM17 6DZ?

RM17 6DZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,831 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM17 6DZ (Grays Chafford Gorges & Orsett Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Thurrock covering RM17 6DZ 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.