Mead Close is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM16 2TR 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 Mead Close, Grays, RM16 2TR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM16 2TS, RM16 2TW, RM16 2TT, RM17 5PX, RM16 2TP, RM17 5PU, RM16 2UB, RM16 2TN, RM16 2TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM16 2TR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 46.9% | 49.6% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 53.1% | 50.4% | -2.7% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of RM16 2TR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.3% | 23.9% | -7.4% | 37.9% | -14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 61.4% | 6.6% | 44.2% | 17.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.5% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 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 (87.5%) 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% | 51% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 36.5% | -5.3% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 20.9% | 2.3% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 13.7% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 11% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.9% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 14% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 30.1% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.4% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 7.4% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 85% | 77% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -4.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 90.3% | 84.7% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 85.2% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0.9% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.8% | 37.2% | -13.4% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 7.6% | 0.9% | 6.7% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mead Close was 56.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.3% lower than the Grays Thurrock average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Mead Close has the 24th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Grays Thurrock and the 251st highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mead Close, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £592,000 | 2023-11-16 | £590,759 |
| 4 Mead Close, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £478,000 | 2022-08-12 | £478,489 |
| 29 Mead Close, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-05-27 | £369,894 |
| 8 Mead Close, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-03-10 | £372,470 |
| 6 Mead Close, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-12-15 | £366,492 |
RM16 2TR 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 794 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Court Primary School Bark Burr Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6PL | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stifford Clays Primary School Whitmore Avenue , Stifford Clays RM16 2ST | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deneholm Primary School Culford Road , Little Thurrock RM16 2SS | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Hill Academy Bradleigh Avenue , RM17 5UT | 4out of 4 | 1,347 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 | 452 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| William Edwards School Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH | - not rated | 1,876 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 2,195 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 | 2,294 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 2,468 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 4,066 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 4,282 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brothers Fish Bar | Oceans Fish Bar, 207 Lenthall Avenue | 448 yd | |
| Stifford Cafe | 7 Crammavill Street, Stifford Clays | 731 yd | |
| Caramela Desserts | Stag & Fawn Homeware, 77 Lodge Lane | 967 yd | |
| Hannah's Bakery | Hannah's Bakeries, 61 Lodge Lane | 1,017 yd | |
| Bombay | Bombay Tandoori, 55 Lodge Lane | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Treacle Mine | Treacle Mine, Lodge Lane | 652 yd | |
| The Oak At Sockets Heath | The Oak, Lodge Lane | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh My Cod | The Modern House, Hathaway Road | 685 yd | |
| HEVSEL | Hevsel Meze & Grill, 10 Crammavill Street | 795 yd | |
| Golden Express | 20 Crammavill Street, Stifford Clays | 795 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs | The Clockhouse, Hathaway Road | 797 yd | |
| Mr Pickwicks | 2 Crammavill Street, Stifford Clays | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 6 - 8 Crammavill Street | 795 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Hathaway Academy HATHAWAY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 332 yd |
| Long Lane Recreation Ground GODDARD ROAD | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Thurrock Lawn Tennis Club MONTGOMERY CLOSE | tennis courts | 760 yd |
| Stifford Clays Primary School WHITMORE AVENUE | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Tudor Court Primary School BARK BURR ROAD | grass pitches | 919 yd |
| Treetops School (Closed) Dell Road | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Deneholm Primary School CULFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 983 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 | 72.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.