Postcode RM17 6LJ is located in a major urban area, within the Little Thurrock Rectory ward of Thurrock in the East of England region, and forms part of the Little Thurrock South area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Grays Town Park.
Little Thurrock South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,396 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Little Thurrock South has an average crime rate, with approximately 60 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM17 6LJ.
Little Thurrock South near RM17 6LJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Grays | N/A | Walking directions to Grays |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Grays Town Park | Medium | Walking directions to Grays Town Park |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £371,500 (about £413 per square foot) in Little Thurrock Rectory area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £620,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £458,000 | £409 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £427,500 | £427 |
| Terraced | 28 | £352,500 | £413 |
| Flats | 9 | £187,500 | £380 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £335,000 | £160,000 | £332,500 | £265,000 |
| 2017 | £375,500 | £155,000 | £308,000 | £265,000 |
| 2018 | £387,498 | £171,500 | £335,000 | £276,500 |
| 2019 | £410,000 | £167,500 | £338,250 | £275,000 |
| 2020 | £374,250 | £175,000 | £349,998 | £289,000 |
| 2021 | £440,000 | £171,248 | £363,000 | £296,250 |
| 2022 | £440,000 | £189,995 | £432,750 | £335,000 |
| 2023 | £480,000 | £185,000 | £417,500 | £334,000 |
| 2024 | £443,750 | £170,000 | £417,000 | £334,000 |
| 2025 | £459,000 | £172,500 | £425,000 | £356,000 |
| 2026 | £520,000 | £190,000 | £420,000 | £355,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £291 | £308 | £319 | £289 |
| 2017 | £351 | £337 | £326 | £300 |
| 2018 | £385 | £363 | £349 | £330 |
| 2019 | £348 | £347 | £353 | £312 |
| 2020 | £307 | £364 | £326 | £319 |
| 2021 | £414 | £320 | £391 | £357 |
| 2022 | £434 | £456 | £423 | £392 |
| 2023 | £400 | £379 | £431 | £420 |
| 2024 | £450 | £393 | £387 | £372 |
| 2025 | £405 | £357 | £425 | £416 |
| 2026 | £451 | £477 | £507 | £382 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM17 6LJ.
In the RM17 6LJ postcode area, located within Little Thurrock South, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM17 6LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Little Thurrock Convenience Store | 41 Dock Road, Grays, RM17 6ES | Walking directions to Little Thurrock Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Broadway, Grays, RM17 6EW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Globe Mini Market | 4 Gipsy Lane, Grays, RM17 6EE | Walking directions to Globe Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Salisbury Grocery & Off Licence | 2 Salisbury Road, Grays, RM17 6DQ | Walking directions to Salisbury Grocery & Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Hamro Nepali Shop | 102 Bridge Road, Grays, RM17 6DA | Walking directions to Hamro Nepali Shop |
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 6LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tom Kelly
Little Thurrock Rectory - Elected 4 May 2023
Jennifer Craft
Thurrock - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM17 6LJ records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 6LJ in Little Thurrock South is £371,500 (about £413 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to RM17 6LJ, including Thameside Primary School (Good), Quarry Hill Academy (Outstanding) and Grays Convent High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM17 6LJ is Grays, about 1,251 m away.
RM17 6LJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,396 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 6LJ is Jennifer Craft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tom Kelly (Conservative and Unionist 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.