Connaught Avenue is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM16 2XT 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 Connaught Avenue, Grays, RM16 2XT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM16 2FB, RM16 2XU, RM16 2XS, RM16 2PT, RM16 2PS, RM16 2AA, RM16 2UH, RM16 2RN, RM16 2UJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM16 2XT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.5% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48% | 49.5% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 2XT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% 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 | 25.7% | 29.3% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 56.9% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 12.7% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 6.9% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 47.3% | 40.3% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 39.6% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 15% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.3% | 20.3% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 13% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 16.7% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 21% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 21% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 7.1% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 93.1% | 84.8% | -8.3% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 94.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.2% | 94.2% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 93.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 1% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 76.7% | 16.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 7% | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Connaught Avenue was 35.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.2% lower than the Grays Thurrock average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Connaught Avenue has the 16th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Grays Thurrock and the 139th lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Connaught Avenue, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-10-02 | £424,339 |
| 87 Connaught Avenue, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £805,000 | 2023-06-29 | £786,817 |
| 87 Connaught Avenue, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2022-11-10 | £708,020 |
| 86 Connaught Avenue, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2021-06-25 | £540,776 |
| 88 Connaught Avenue, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £392,500 | 2020-09-28 | £461,376 |
RM16 2XT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2XT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 536 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deneholm Primary School Culford Road , Little Thurrock RM16 2SS | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ward Avenue , RM17 5RW | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Court Primary School Bark Burr Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6PL | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Thurrock Primary School Rectory Road , RM17 5SW | 1out of 4 | 1,281 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 | 694 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Edwards School Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 2,560 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 | 1,955 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 2,107 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 4,092 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 4,445 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stifford Cafe | 7 Crammavill Street, Stifford Clays | 411 yd | |
| Blackshots Waters Edge Cafe | Waters Edge Cafe, Blackshots Leisure Centre | 798 yd | |
| Caramela Desserts | Stag & Fawn Homeware, 77 Lodge Lane | 853 yd | |
| The Brothers Fish Bar | Oceans Fish Bar, 207 Lenthall Avenue | 867 yd | |
| Hannah's Bakery | Hannah's Bakeries, 61 Lodge Lane | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oak At Sockets Heath | The Oak, Lodge Lane | 901 yd | |
| The Treacle Mine | Treacle Mine, Lodge Lane | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Pickwicks | 2 Crammavill Street, Stifford Clays | 457 yd | |
| HEVSEL | Hevsel Meze & Grill, 10 Crammavill Street | 462 yd | |
| Golden Express | 20 Crammavill Street, Stifford Clays | 463 yd | |
| Chen's Garden | 73 Lodge Lane, Grays | 861 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 53 Lodge Lane, Grays | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 6 - 8 Crammavill Street | 463 yd | |
| Co-op Food | The Co-operative Food, 65 - 67 Lodge Lane | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thurrock Lawn Tennis Club MONTGOMERY CLOSE | tennis courts | 310 yd |
| Deneholm Primary School CULFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Stifford Clays Primary School WHITMORE AVENUE | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| The Hathaway Academy HATHAWAY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 663 yd |
| Long Lane Recreation Ground GODDARD ROAD | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Impulse Leisure (Blackshots) BLACKSHOTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 952 yd |
| King George'S Field (Blackshott) BLACKSHOTS LANE | grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.