Postcode RM17 6EQ 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. The average income per household in Grays Chafford Gorges & Orsett Road is £50,115 per year. The nearest station is Grays located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Grays Beach Riverside Park.
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.
Grays Chafford Gorges & Orsett Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.2% 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.
The average income per household in Grays Chafford Gorges & Orsett Road is £50,115 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 168 ft away from RM17 6EQ.
Grays Chafford Gorges & Orsett Road near RM17 6EQ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Grays located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Grays | N/A | Walking directions to Grays |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Grays Beach Riverside Park | Large | Walking directions to Grays Beach Riverside Park |
| 0.4 mi | Grays Town Park | Medium | Walking directions to Grays Town Park |
| 0.3 mi | Falcon Wood | Small | Walking directions to Falcon Wood |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Grays Thurrock area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £725,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £406,750 |
| Flats | 9 | £200,000 |
| Detached | 6 | £515,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £315,000 |
10 year median price trend in Grays Thurrock
In the RM17 6EQ postcode area, located within Grays Chafford Gorges & Orsett Road, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM17 6EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Globe Mini Market | 4 Gipsy Lane, Grays, RM17 6EE | Walking directions to Globe Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Broadway, Grays, RM17 6EW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Little Thurrock Convenience Store | 41 Dock Road, Grays, RM17 6ES | Walking directions to Little Thurrock Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Salisbury Grocery & Off Licence | 2 Salisbury Road, Grays, RM17 6DQ | Walking directions to Salisbury Grocery & Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 42 Bridge Road, Grays, RM17 6BU | Walking directions to Londis |
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 6EQ, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.