Grantham Way is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM16 2XJ 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 Grantham Way, Grays, RM16 2XJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM16 2DU, RM16 2AQ, RM16 2XD, RM16 2XH, RM16 2XA, RM16 2AG, RM16 2DX, RM16 2XB, RM16 2DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM16 2XJ 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 | 47.5% | 49.7% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 52.5% | 50.3% | -2.2% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of RM16 2XJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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 | 32% | 34% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 52.6% | 6.5% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 6% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 39.8% | 43.1% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 37.6% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 13.7% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.4% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 24.8% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 14.7% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.4% | 15% | -8.4% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 18.2% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 18.9% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.4% | 85.4% | -10.0% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 95.1% | 83.9% | -11.2% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 8.7% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 94.4% | 83.9% | -10.5% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.8% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grantham Way was 81.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.2% higher than the Grays Thurrock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grantham Way has the 14th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Grays Thurrock and the 179th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Grantham Way, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-05-11 | £382,476 |
| 18 Grantham Way, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2020-10-05 | £367,122 |
| 20 Grantham Way, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £311,000 | 2020-02-11 | £377,393 |
| 4 Grantham Way, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2019-11-15 | £374,220 |
| 18 Grantham Way, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2017-06-23 | £350,387 |
RM16 2XJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| 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 | 789 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Court Primary School Bark Burr Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6PL | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deneholm Primary School Culford Road , Little Thurrock RM16 2SS | 3out of 4 | 1,764 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ward Avenue , RM17 5RW | 3out of 4 | 1,926 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Primary School Gilbert Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6NB | - not rated | 2,276 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 | 1,200 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 2,349 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH | - not rated | 2,476 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 2,946 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,010 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 3,132 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 3,337 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 5,176 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 | 806 yd | |
| The Brothers Fish Bar | Oceans Fish Bar, 207 Lenthall Avenue | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Treacle Mine | Treacle Mine, Lodge Lane | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Express | 20 Crammavill Street, Stifford Clays | 802 yd | |
| HEVSEL | Hevsel Meze & Grill, 10 Crammavill Street | 803 yd | |
| Mr Pickwicks | 2 Crammavill Street, Stifford Clays | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 6 - 8 Crammavill Street | 802 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Long Lane Recreation Ground GODDARD ROAD | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Stifford Clays Primary School WHITMORE AVENUE | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| William Edwards School STIFFORD CLAYS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,040 yd |
| Tudor Court Primary School BARK BURR 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 185.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.