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RM17 6NF

Maidstone Road

Grays Riverside

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Detailed insights for RM17 6NF

Overview

Postcode RM17 6NF 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Grays Town Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Grays Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,113 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Grays Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.2%

Approximately 5.2% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Grays Town is £55,049 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 7 ft away from RM17 6NF.

Flood risk

Very low

Grays Town near RM17 6NF 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM17 6NF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Grays

N/A

Walking directions to Grays

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM17 6NF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miGrays Town ParkMediumWalking directions to Grays Town Park

Area Profile

Population
498
Population density
6,163.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
37.28(+445%)
Violence and sexual offences
33.22(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.6(-17%)
Other theft
9.6(+76%)
Vehicle crime
8.12(+85%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
175
35%
Other White
135
27%
African
52
10.4%
Other Black
25
5%
Other Asian
24
4.8%
Total population: 500

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
138
38.02%
No qualifications
71
19.56%
Level 3 (A level)
53
14.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
11.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
9.37%
Total 16+ residents: 363

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
83
43.23%
Owns with a mortgage
68
35.42%
Owns outright
21
10.94%
Social rents from council
9
4.69%
Other forms of private rent
9
4.69%
Total households: 192

Property prices in Grays Riverside

Median price£269,500
Price per sq ft£416
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £329K

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.

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 Riverside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£496,000£449
Semi-Detached8£395,500£468
Terraced49£320,000£489
Flats57£210,000£380

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Grays Riverside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grays Riverside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grays Riverside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grays Riverside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grays Riverside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Grays Riverside in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM17 6NF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM17 6NF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Aug 202513, Hove Close, Grays, RM17 6PDTerracedFreehold£440,000
20 Mar 202639, Bruces Wharf Road, Grays, RM17 6PETerracedFreehold£325,000
07 Feb 20253, Bromley, Grays, RM17 6LEDetachedFreehold£665,000
28 Feb 2025103, London Road, Grays, RM17 5YBTerracedFreehold£335,000
31 Mar 202520, Hogg Lane, Grays, RM17 5XTTerracedFreehold£267,000

Schools

In the RM17 6NF postcode area, located within Grays Town, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM17 6NF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryThames Park Secondary SchoolFree schools

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBelmont Castle AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miSecondaryGrays Convent High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM17 6NF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM17 6NF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons1 London Road, Grays, RM17 5XZWalking directions to Morrisons
0.1 miAldi99-101 London Road, Grays, RM17 5YBWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miDhillons ExpressCrown Road, Thurrock, RM17 6NNWalking directions to Dhillons Express
0.2 miIcelandCrown Road, Thurrock, RM17 6QFWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miFarmfoodsHigh Street, Grays, RM17 6QEWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 6NF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tony Fish

Grays Riverside - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jennifer Craft

Thurrock - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictThurrockE06000034
Parliamentary ConstituencyThurrockE14001546
WardGrays RiversideE05002235
ParishThurrock, unparished areaE43000029
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Grays TownE02003312
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Thurrock 017CE01015953
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1988-03-01

Frequently asked questions about RM17 6NF

Is RM17 6NF (Grays Town) safe?

The area around RM17 6NF records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near RM17 6NF?

The median sale price around RM17 6NF in Grays Town is £269,500 (about £416 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM17 6NF?

There are 7 schools close to RM17 6NF, including Thames Park Secondary School (Good), Belmont Castle Academy (Good) and Grays Convent High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM17 6NF?

The closest station to RM17 6NF is Grays, about 203 m away.

How deprived is the area around RM17 6NF?

RM17 6NF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,113 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM17 6NF (Grays Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Thurrock covering RM17 6NF is Jennifer Craft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tony Fish (Labour Party).

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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.