Albert Close is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM16 2RB is located in the Little Thurrock Blackshots electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Albert Close, Grays, RM16 2RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM16 2YD, RM16 2RL, RM16 2RP, RM16 2XP, RM16 2XL, RM16 2XR, RM17 5SF, RM16 2SX, RM16 2UL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM16 2RB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 52.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 47.3% | 47.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 25.5% | 38.2% | 12.7% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 45.6% | -10.9% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 6.7% | -3.1% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) 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 | 47.9% | 52.1% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 33.9% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.3% | 20.4% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 8.1% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 23.5% | 7.8% | 13.4% | 10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 18.2% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 21.8% | -3.3% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 5.9% | 4.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 6.1% | 3.6% | -2.5% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 85.5% | 79.2% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -2.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 90.7% | 87.6% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 88.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.9% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 0.6% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albert Close was 37.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.5% lower than the Little Thurrock Blackshots average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albert Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Little Thurrock Blackshots and the 150th lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Albert Close, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-08-05 | £425,612 |
| 33 Albert Close, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £433,000 | 2022-07-26 | £438,379 |
| 25 Albert Close, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2022-06-17 | £555,584 |
| 13 Albert Close, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2021-06-24 | £423,416 |
| 12 Albert Close, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-06-18 | £405,940 |
RM16 2RB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2RB 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ward Avenue , RM17 5RW | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deneholm Primary School Culford Road , Little Thurrock RM16 2SS | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Thurrock Primary School Rectory Road , RM17 5SW | 1out of 4 | 817 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stifford Clays Primary School Whitmore Avenue , Stifford Clays RM16 2ST | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Hill Academy Bradleigh Avenue , RM17 5UT | 4out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Edwards School Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 2,130 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 | 1,749 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 1,935 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 3,586 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 4,841 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caramela Desserts | Stag & Fawn Homeware, 77 Lodge Lane | 392 yd | |
| Hannah's Bakery | Hannah's Bakeries, 61 Lodge Lane | 440 yd | |
| Bombay | Bombay Tandoori, 55 Lodge Lane | 457 yd | |
| Cafe Lodge | 75 Lodge Lane, Grays | 457 yd | |
| Blackshots Waters Edge Cafe | Waters Edge Cafe, Blackshots Leisure Centre | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oak At Sockets Heath | The Oak, Lodge Lane | 457 yd | |
| RAFA Club | Royal Air Forces Association, 61 Southend Road | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chen's Garden | 73 Lodge Lane, Grays | 403 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 53 Lodge Lane, Grays | 457 yd | |
| Grays Xpress | 69 Lodge Lane, Grays | 457 yd | |
| Munchkings Fish And Chips | Munchkings, 43 Lodge Lane | 457 yd | |
| Agra Tandori | Agra Tandoori, 49B Lodge Lane | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | The Co-operative Food, 65 - 67 Lodge Lane | 589 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 30 - 34 Southend Road | 724 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 6 - 8 Crammavill Street | 987 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Hathaway Academy HATHAWAY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 432 yd |
| Thurrock Lawn Tennis Club MONTGOMERY CLOSE | tennis courts | 526 yd |
| Deneholm Primary School CULFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Impulse Leisure (Blackshots) BLACKSHOTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 719 yd |
| King George'S Field (Blackshott) BLACKSHOTS LANE | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Treetops School (Closed) Dell Road | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Grays Convent High School COLLEGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Thurrock Athletics Stadium Blackshots Lane | athletics tracks | 1,029 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 | 34.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.