Templer Avenue is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM16 4ER is located in the Chadwell St Mary electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Templer Avenue, Grays, RM16 4ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM16 4ES, RM16 4ET, RM16 4HD, RM16 4EL, RM16 4EH, RM16 4UZ, RM16 4EJ, RM16 4EU, RM16 4HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM16 4ER 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 | 48.1% | 49.7% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 51.9% | 50.3% | -1.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.6% | 38% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 45.2% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 7.9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 46.4% | 40.5% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 40.2% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 13.3% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 4ER this area, 32.7% 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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.1% | 32.7% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 16% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 10.5% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 12.4% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 21.1% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.5% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% 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% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 7.6% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 90.4% | 83.4% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 91% | 85.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 7.6% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 85.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 7.3% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 4.2% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Templer Avenue was 20.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.1% lower than the Chadwell St Mary average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Templer Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Chadwell St Mary and the 65th lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Templer Avenue, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-06-10 | £315,849 |
| 15 Templer Avenue, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-06-30 | £332,645 |
| 11 Templer Avenue, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2021-04-30 | £324,754 |
| 9 Templer Avenue, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2020-05-18 | £244,491 |
| 21 Templer Avenue, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2019-02-15 | £293,663 |
RM16 4ER 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 5,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Academy Grangewood Avenue , Little Thurrock RM16 2GJ | 3out of 4 | 412 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell St Mary Primary School River View , Chadwell St Mary RM16 4DH | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herringham Primary Academy St Mary's Road , Chadwell St Mary RM16 4JX | 2out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Primary Free School Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Thurrock Primary School Rectory Road , RM17 5SW | 1out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 2,292 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Academy Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU | 3out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Edwards School Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 2,879 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 | 724 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 780 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 2,407 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akash Tandoori Restaurant | 9 Brentwood Road, Chadwell St Mary | 688 yd | |
| Treetops Garden Cafe | Buxton Road, Grays | 847 yd | |
| The Chadwell Arms | Longhouse Road, Chadwell St Mary | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwell Working Mens Club | Chadwell St Mary Working Mens Club, River View | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hing Long Chinese Takeaway | Hing Long, 113 River View | 515 yd | |
| Essex Grill | 115 River View, Chadwell St Mary | 515 yd | |
| Essex Grill 1 | Essex Grill, 115 River View | 589 yd | |
| Essex Fish Bar | 49 River View, Chadwell St Mary | 624 yd | |
| New Wings | 51 River View, Chadwell St Mary | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Chadwell Service Station | 688 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chadwell Rec ORSETT HEATH CRESCENT | grass pitches | 158 yd |
| Woodside Academy Grangewood Avenue | grass pitches | 458 yd |
| South Essex College (Woodview Campus) (Closed) WoodView Campus | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 504 yd |
| Orsett Heath HARDING ROAD | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| The Gateway Community College (Closed) Buxton Road | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Storm Fit (Grays) CHADWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 775 yd |
| Treetops School BUXTON ROAD | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Herringham Primary Academy ST. MARYS ROAD | grass pitches | 890 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 198.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.