Prince Philip Avenue is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM16 2DJ 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 Prince Philip Avenue, Grays, RM16 2DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM16 2DL, RM16 2DR, RM16 2DH, RM16 2HX, RM16 2HU, RM16 2AL, RM16 2HR, RM16 2DP, RM16 2DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM16 2DJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.4% | 50% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 31.4% | 40.3% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 45.7% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 7.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 4.7% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 43.7% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 41.9% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 8.3% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 9.5% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 16.3% | -11.7% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 15% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 18.3% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 24.3% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 17.3% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.6% | 5.9% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 4.8% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 92.5% | 84% | -8.5% | 81.4% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 94.8% | 89.8% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 89.3% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.5% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prince Philip Avenue was 84.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.3% higher than the Grays Thurrock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prince Philip Avenue has the 13th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Grays Thurrock and the 173rd highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Prince Philip Avenue, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-03-14 | £362,761 |
| 115 Prince Philip Avenue, Grays, Thurrock Other, an established residential building | £437,000 | 2023-02-10 | £411,091 |
| 129 Prince Philip Avenue, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-11-30 | £380,221 |
| 78 Prince Philip Avenue, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-03-20 | £341,053 |
| 125 Prince Philip Avenue, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £289,000 | 2018-03-22 | £353,788 |
RM16 2DJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RM16 2DJ 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 | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stifford Clays Primary School Whitmore Avenue , Stifford Clays RM16 2ST | 3out of 4 | 321 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deneholm Primary School Culford Road , Little Thurrock RM16 2SS | 3out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Court Primary School Bark Burr Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6PL | 3out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ward Avenue , RM17 5RW | 3out of 4 | 1,873 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Thurrock Primary School Rectory Road , RM17 5SW | 1out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 382 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 3,372 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 2,330 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 2,420 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 4,057 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 4,846 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | 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 | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Pickwicks | 2 Crammavill Street, Stifford Clays | 390 yd | |
| Golden Express | 20 Crammavill Street, Stifford Clays | 398 yd | |
| HEVSEL | Hevsel Meze & Grill, 10 Crammavill Street | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 6 - 8 Crammavill Street | 398 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| William Edwards School STIFFORD CLAYS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 299 yd |
| Stifford Clays Primary School WHITMORE AVENUE | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| Long Lane Recreation Ground GODDARD ROAD | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Thurrock Lawn Tennis Club MONTGOMERY CLOSE | tennis courts | 907 yd |
| Deneholm Primary School CULFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 210 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.