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RM17 6SE

Falcon Avenue

Grays Riverside

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Detailed insights for RM17 6SE

Overview

Postcode RM17 6SE is located in a major urban area, within the Grays Riverside area of Thurrock in the East of England region, and forms part of the Grays Town area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 median sale price in Grays Riverside is £274,000 (around £416 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £208,500 and £344,625. The nearest station is Grays, about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Grays Beach Riverside Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Grays Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,064 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Grays Town has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.7 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 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 rail, approximately 180 ft away from RM17 6SE.

Flood risk

Very low

Grays Town near RM17 6SE 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 6SE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Grays

N/A

Walking directions to Grays

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
4,963.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.56(-41%)
Vehicle crime
7.59(+72%)
Other theft
4.64(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.22(-34%)
Drugs
3.37(+17%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
97
36.06%
Other White
58
21.56%
African
51
18.96%
Other Black
9
3.35%
Other
8
2.97%
Total population: 269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
33.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
14.81%
No qualifications
30
13.89%
Level 3 (A level)
30
13.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
12.96%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
65
54.17%
Owns with a mortgage
24
20%
Owns outright
18
15%
Social rents from council
6
5%
Other social rented
5
4.17%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Grays Riverside

Median price: £274,000
Price per sq ft: £416
Sales (last 12 months): 126
Typical range (middle 50%): £209K – £345K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £274,000 (about £416 per square foot) in Grays Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £890,000.

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
Detached8£587,500£426
Semi-Detached11£350,000£509
Terraced53£320,000£502
Flats54£201,500£376

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£540,000£210,000£400,000£330,000
2026£560,000£195,000£335,000£320,000
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£490
2026£411£372£513£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 6SE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM17 6SE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Apr 2026Flat 234, Vert House, Falcon Avenue, Grays, RM17 6SEFlatsLeasehold£170,000
16 Sept 2025Flat 242, Vert House, Falcon Avenue, Grays, RM17 6SEFlatsLeasehold£200,000
20 Mar 2026Flat 252, Russet House, Falcon Avenue, Grays, RM17 6SFFlatsLeasehold£115,000
02 Jun 202636, Falcon Avenue, Grays, RM17 6SDTerracedFreehold£308,000
28 Nov 202570, Falcon Avenue, Grays, RM17 6SDTerracedFreehold£315,000

Schools

In the RM17 6SE postcode area, located within Grays Town, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for RM17 6SE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryThameside Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.4 miSecondaryThames Park Secondary SchoolFree schools
Good
0.5 miNot applicableThe Light Christian SchoolOther independent school
Inadequate

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RM17 6SE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM17 6SE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremier40 Bridge Road, Grays, RM17 6BUWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miLondis42 Bridge Road, Grays, RM17 6BUWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miGlobe Mini Market4 Gipsy Lane, Grays, RM17 6EEWalking directions to Globe Mini Market
0.3 miSalisbury Grocery & Off Licence2 Salisbury Road, Grays, RM17 6DQWalking directions to Salisbury Grocery & Off Licence
0.3 miHamro Nepali Shop102 Bridge Road, Grays, RM17 6DAWalking directions to Hamro Nepali Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Thurrock district.

Band A£1,503
Band B£1,754
Band C£2,004
Band D£2,255
Band E£2,756
Band F£3,257
Band G£3,758
Band H£4,509

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 6SE, 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 017BE01015952
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about RM17 6SE

Is RM17 6SE (Grays Town) safe?

The area around RM17 6SE records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near RM17 6SE?

The median sale price around RM17 6SE in Grays Riverside is £274,000 (about £416 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM17 6SE?

There are 6 schools close to RM17 6SE, including Thameside Primary School (Good), Thames Park Secondary School (Good) and The Light Christian School (Inadequate). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to RM17 6SE?

The closest station to RM17 6SE is Grays, about 832 m away.

How deprived is the area around RM17 6SE?

RM17 6SE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,064 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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