Hemley Road is in Orsett, Grays and in Thurrock district. RM16 3DG is located in the Orsett electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Basildon and East Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hemley Road, Orsett, Grays, RM16 3DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM16 3DE, RM16 3DF, RM16 3BT, RM16 3BU, RM16 3DQ, RM16 3DX, RM16 3BS, RM16 3DB, RM16 3DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM16 3DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.2% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.8% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 33.6% | 38.2% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.7% | 47.9% | -6.8% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.1% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (90.8%) 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 | 64.2% | 56.1% | -8.1% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 34.7% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 8.1% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around RM16 3DG this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 9.9% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 10.2% | -9.4% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 17% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 21.2% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 32.3% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2% | 6.7% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.6% | 87.2% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 96.1% | 89.1% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 89.5% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.2% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 76.7% | 15.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hemley Road was 17.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.3% lower than the Orsett average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hemley Road has the lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Orsett and the 48th lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Hemley Road, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-08-21 | £558,209 |
| 8 Hemley Road, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2024-02-16 | £515,284 |
| 51 Hemley Road, Grays, Thurrock Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-12-20 | £452,854 |
| 51 Hemley Road, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-12-20 | £453,333 |
| 24 Hemley Road, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2023-11-22 | £518,910 |
RM16 3DG 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 | 163 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Transport and storage | 29 |
| Education | 27 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orsett Church of England Primary School School Lane , Orsett RM16 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School Hillcrest Road , Horndon-on-the-Hill SS17 8LR | 3out of 4 | 2,703 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herringham Primary Academy St Mary's Road , Chadwell St Mary RM16 4JX | 2out of 4 | 2,789 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Scratton Road , SS17 0PA | 3out of 4 | 3,285 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell St Mary Primary School River View , Chadwell St Mary RM16 4DH | 3out of 4 | 3,346 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clere's School Butts Lane , SS17 0NW | 3out of 4 | 2,449 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH | - not rated | 3,254 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ortu Hassenbrook Academy Hassenbrook Road , SS17 0NS | 2out of 4 | 3,856 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Edwards School Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 4,159 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 4,978 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 2,845 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 3,062 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 5,288 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voujon | Stanford Road, Orsett | 504 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonald's, Stanford Interchange To Orsett Cock Roundabout Westbound | 770 yd | |
| Bombers Cafe | Layby Adjacent Loft Hall And North Of Orsett Cock Roundabout, Brentwood Road | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Orsett South Simply Food | M&S Simply Food, Orsett Cock Petrol Station Westbound | 770 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orsett Golf Club BRENTWOOD ROAD | golf | 559 yd |
| Lofthall BARRINGTONS FARMHOUSE BARRINGTONS FARMHOUSE BRENTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 818 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 | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.