Stifford Clays Road is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM16 2DU 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 Stifford Clays Road, Grays, RM16 2DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM16 2XJ, RM16 2AQ, RM16 2XH, RM16 2XD, RM16 2DX, RM16 2DT, RM16 2AG, RM16 2XA, RM16 2BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM16 2DU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 50.4% | 49.7% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50.3% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 31.7% | 34.3% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 50.2% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 3% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 42.9% | 46.7% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 35.9% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 12.4% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 26.8% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 14.8% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 14.8% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 15.1% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 20.1% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 5.8% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.1% | 84.4% | -11.7% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 95.6% | 83.7% | -11.9% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 8.5% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 84.3% | -10.7% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.3% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stifford Clays Road was 7.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.1% lower than the Grays Thurrock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stifford Clays Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Grays Thurrock and the 15th lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Stifford Clays Road, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-02-19 | £424,700 |
| 22 Stifford Clays Road, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-08-17 | £340,829 |
| 12 Stifford Clays Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £326,000 | 2020-02-04 | £402,107 |
| 24 Stifford Clays Road, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2016-07-08 | £437,737 |
| 2 Stifford Clays Road, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2014-09-02 | £411,928 |
RM16 2DU 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.
The percentage of student residents living in RM16 2DU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 Infant School Whitmore Avenue , Stifford Clays RM16 2JA | - not rated | 660 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stifford Clays Primary School Whitmore Avenue , Stifford Clays RM16 2ST | - not rated | 660 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stifford Clays Primary School Whitmore Avenue , Stifford Clays RM16 2ST | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Court Primary School Bark Burr Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6PL | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Court Primary School Bark Burr Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6PL | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,078 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Edwards School and Sports College Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grays School Media Arts College Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 2,296 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 3,266 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock College Woodview , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 3,266 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmer's College Chadwell Road , RM17 5TD | - not rated | 3,384 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Light Christian School Suite 1, Queensgate Centre , Orsett Road RM17 5DF | - not rated | 2,742 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock Pupil Referral Unit The Culver Centre , Daiglen Drive RM15 5RR | - not rated | 2,753 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Treetops Approach Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 2,886 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 2,886 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Treetops Approach Road , RM16 2WU | 3out of 4 | 3,006 yd | Free schools special | 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 | 824 yd | |
| The Brothers Fish Bar | Oceans Fish Bar, 207 Lenthall Avenue | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Treacle Mine | Treacle Mine, Lodge Lane | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Express | 20 Crammavill Street, Stifford Clays | 816 yd | |
| HEVSEL | Hevsel Meze & Grill, 10 Crammavill Street | 817 yd | |
| Mr Pickwicks | 2 Crammavill Street, Stifford Clays | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 6 - 8 Crammavill Street | 816 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Long Lane Recreation Ground GODDARD ROAD | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Stifford Clays Primary School WHITMORE AVENUE | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| William Edwards School STIFFORD CLAYS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,014 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 218.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.