The Pines is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM16 2AH is located in the Stifford Clays electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Pines, Grays, RM16 2AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM16 2AD, RM16 2AZ, RM16 2AP, RM16 2PS, RM16 2PQ, RM16 2EU, RM16 2AA, RM16 2BD, RM16 2BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM16 2AH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.3% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.7% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.6% | 33.6% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 48.3% | 4.1% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8% | 8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 18.3% | 6.7% | -11.6% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.7% | 42.2% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 36.5% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 15.2% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.2% | 23.1% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 12.2% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 16.4% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 19.3% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 21% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 8.4% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95% | 85.5% | -9.5% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 89.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.3% | 89.5% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 89.5% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Pines was 243.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 208.8% higher than the Grays Thurrock average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
The Pines has the highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Grays Thurrock and the 35th highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 The Pines, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2025-03-25 | £557,335 |
| 20 The Pines, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-08-23 | £444,684 |
| 13 The Pines, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2024-03-18 | £678,699 |
| 13 The Pines, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-06-06 | £358,290 |
| 6 The Pines, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2020-10-08 | £468,532 |
RM16 2AH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stifford Clays Infant School Whitmore Avenue , Stifford Clays RM16 2JA | - not rated | 347 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stifford Clays Primary School Whitmore Avenue , Stifford Clays RM16 2ST | - not rated | 347 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stifford Clays Primary School Whitmore Avenue , Stifford Clays RM16 2ST | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deneholm Primary School Culford Road , Little Thurrock RM16 2SS | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deneholm Primary School Culford Road , Little Thurrock RM16 2SS | - not rated | 704 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Edwards School Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 844 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Edwards School and Sports College Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ | - not rated | 844 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grays School Media Arts College Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | - not rated | 920 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Stanford Road , RM16 4DG | 3out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurrock and Basildon College Woodview Campus , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock College Woodview , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmer's College Chadwell Road , RM17 5TD | - not rated | 2,464 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treetops School Treetops Approach Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Treetops Approach Road , RM16 2WU | 3out of 4 | 2,092 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Light Christian School Suite 1, Queensgate Centre , Orsett Road RM17 5DF | - not rated | 2,303 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock Pupil Referral Unit The Culver Centre , Daiglen Drive RM15 5RR | - not rated | 3,676 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stifford Cafe | 7 Crammavill Street, Stifford Clays | 128 yd | |
| The Brothers Fish Bar | Oceans Fish Bar, 207 Lenthall Avenue | 935 yd | |
| Blackshots Waters Edge Cafe | Waters Edge Cafe, Blackshots Leisure Centre | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Treacle Mine | Treacle Mine, Lodge Lane | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Pickwicks | 2 Crammavill Street, Stifford Clays | 167 yd | |
| HEVSEL | Hevsel Meze & Grill, 10 Crammavill Street | 171 yd | |
| Golden Express | 20 Crammavill Street, Stifford Clays | 173 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 6 - 8 Crammavill Street | 173 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stifford Clays Primary School WHITMORE AVENUE | grass pitches | 351 yd |
| Thurrock Lawn Tennis Club MONTGOMERY CLOSE | tennis courts | 467 yd |
| Long Lane Recreation Ground GODDARD ROAD | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Deneholm Primary School CULFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| William Edwards School STIFFORD CLAYS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 835 yd |
| The Hathaway Academy HATHAWAY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 915 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 87.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 244.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.