St Stephens Crescent is in Chadwell St Mary, Grays and in Thurrock district. RM16 4AU is located in the Chadwell St Mary electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 2011-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Stephens Crescent, Chadwell St Mary, Grays, RM16 4AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM16 4DH, RM16 4JS, RM16 4JW, RM16 4HJ, RM16 4JB, RM16 4JD, RM16 4DD, RM16 4BL, RM16 4LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM16 4AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.9% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.1% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 30.4% | 41.4% | 11.0% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 42.4% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.2% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 12.4% | 6.2% | -6.2% | 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 | 35.9% | 53% | 17.1% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 28.8% | -9.1% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 11.7% | -7.4% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 35.6% | 26.8% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 12% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 15.5% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 16.8% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 21% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.4% 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% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 8.7% | 9.2% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 89.3% | 81.4% | -7.9% | 81.4% | 0.0% |
In this area, 78% 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 | 91.6% | 78% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 2% | 10.8% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 78.3% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 11.4% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 1.4% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Stephens Crescent was 94.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.9% lower than the Chadwell St Mary average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Stephens Crescent has the 13th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Chadwell St Mary and the 149th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 St Stephens Crescent, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-07-05 | £302,804 |
| 10 St Stephens Crescent, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-07-05 | £302,804 |
| 6 St Stephens Crescent, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2024-01-26 | £354,160 |
| 5 St Stephens Crescent, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-04-25 | £348,566 |
| 8 St Stephens Crescent, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-03-31 | £342,944 |
RM16 4AU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 4AU 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 | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfleet Nursery School 140 London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JS | 4out of 4 | 4,910 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwell St Mary Primary School River View , Chadwell St Mary RM16 4DH | 3out of 4 | 116 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herringham Primary Academy St Mary's Road , Chadwell St Mary RM16 4JX | 2out of 4 | 673 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Primary Free School Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Grangewood Avenue , Little Thurrock RM16 2GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tilbury Pioneer Academy Dickens Avenue , RM18 8HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gateway Academy Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU | 3out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 2,774 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 3,063 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 3,453 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 | 1,523 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 1,877 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 4,853 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 5,028 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akash Tandoori Restaurant | 9 Brentwood Road, Chadwell St Mary | 182 yd | |
| The Chadwell Arms | Longhouse Road, Chadwell St Mary | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwell Working Mens Club | Chadwell St Mary Working Mens Club, River View | 60 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fireaway Pizza | Fire Away, 7 - 9 Brentwood Road | 139 yd | |
| K K Fishbar | 3 Brentwood Road, Chadwell St Mary | 182 yd | |
| Essex Fish Bar | 49 River View, Chadwell St Mary | 234 yd | |
| New Wings | 51 River View, Chadwell St Mary | 249 yd | |
| Essex Grill 1 | Essex Grill, 115 River View | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Chadwell Service Station | 181 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Herringham Primary Academy ST. MARYS ROAD | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| The Gateway Academy MARSHFOOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 759 yd |
| Chadwell Rec ORSETT HEATH CRESCENT | grass pitches | 862 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.