Postcode RM17 6LZ is located in a major urban area, within the Grays Riverside ward of Thurrock in the East of England region, and forms part of the Grays Town area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% 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 nearest station is Grays, about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is East Street Park.
Grays Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,374 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Grays Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.0% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 326 ft away from RM17 6LZ.
Grays Town near RM17 6LZ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Grays | N/A | Walking directions to Grays |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | East Street Park | Small | Walking directions to East Street Park |
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £269,500 (about £416 per square foot) in Grays Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £801,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £496,000 | £449 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £395,500 | £468 |
| Terraced | 49 | £320,000 | £489 |
| Flats | 57 | £210,000 | £380 |
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 | £515,000 | £210,000 | £400,000 | £328,500 |
| 2026 | £560,000 | £210,000 | £348,500 | £305,000 |
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 | £493 |
| 2026 | £441 | £398 | £468 | £483 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM17 6LZ.
In the RM17 6LZ postcode area, located within Grays Town, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM17 6LZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 99-101 London Road, Grays, RM17 5YB | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 6LZ, 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 6LZ records about 50 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around RM17 6LZ in Grays Town is £269,500 (about £416 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to RM17 6LZ, including Belmont Castle Academy (Good), Thames Park Secondary School (Good) and Harris Academy Chafford Hundred (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM17 6LZ is Grays, about 866 m away.
RM17 6LZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,374 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 6LZ is Jennifer Craft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tony Fish (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.