Stifford Clays Road is in Orsett, Grays and in Thurrock district. RM16 3NH 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stifford Clays Road, Orsett, Grays, RM16 3NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM16 2LP, RM16 2LY, RM16 2LU, RM16 2LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM16 3NH has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population 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 | 56.5% | 56.1% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 43.5% | 43.9% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
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 | 29% | 29.7% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 44.1% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 7.2% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 16.1% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
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 | 48.3% | 45.3% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 33.5% | 6.1% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 14.2% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 3NH this area, 32.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.2% | 32.2% | 2.0% | 18.2% | 14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 11.6% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 13.6% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 14.6% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 21.3% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 91.3% | 82.1% | -9.2% | 81.4% | 0.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.8% | 6.8% | 5.0% | 0.1% | 6.7% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 97% | 92.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 92.2% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stifford Clays Road was 80.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.3% lower than the Orsett average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Stifford Clays Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Orsett and the 180th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Goslings Stifford Clays Road, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2020-01-29 | £672,375 |
| 2 The Goslings Stifford Clays Road, Grays, Thurrock Other, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2018-10-24 | £587,654 |
| 2 The Goslings Stifford Clays Road, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2009-10-07 | £581,630 |
RM16 3NH 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 retired residents living in RM16 3NH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 134 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Construction | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Other | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 918 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deneholm Primary School Culford Road , Little Thurrock RM16 2SS | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Thurrock Primary School Rectory Road , RM17 5SW | 1out of 4 | 2,013 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ward Avenue , RM17 5RW | 3out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Court Primary School Bark Burr Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6PL | 3out of 4 | 2,248 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 | 381 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,877 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 2,575 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 3,728 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 | 1,910 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 1,944 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 4,686 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 4,736 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 | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Pickwicks | 2 Crammavill Street, Stifford Clays | 936 yd | |
| HEVSEL | Hevsel Meze & Grill, 10 Crammavill Street | 970 yd | |
| Golden Express | 20 Crammavill Street, Stifford Clays | 970 yd | |
| Essex Munch Box | Mandarin, 51 Jesmond Road | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 6 - 8 Crammavill Street | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| William Edwards School STIFFORD CLAYS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| Stifford Clays Primary School WHITMORE AVENUE | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Deneholm Primary School CULFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,062 yd |
| Thurrock Lawn Tennis Club MONTGOMERY CLOSE | tennis courts | 1,073 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.