St Francis Way is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM16 4PD 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 St Francis Way, Grays, RM16 4PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM16 4JZ, RM16 4PL, RM16 4PH, RM16 4PA, RM16 4PB, RM16 4PJ, RM16 4NR, RM16 4NL, RM16 4NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM16 4PD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents 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 | 53.4% | 53.2% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 46.6% | 46.8% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 | 28% | 39.9% | 11.9% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 50% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 5% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 3.5% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 50.3% | 53.9% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 35.6% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 6.7% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 25.3% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.5% | 11.7% | -13.8% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 13.6% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 15.2% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 29.6% | 16.6% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.9% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% 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% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 8.4% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 5.5% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 86.1% | 77.7% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 93.2% | 84% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 7.3% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 84% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 13.7% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.3% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 62.2% | 46.2% | 16.0% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Francis Way was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.5% lower than the Chadwell St Mary average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Francis Way has the 7th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Chadwell St Mary and the 222nd lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 St Francis Way, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-12-10 | £345,530 |
| 7 St Francis Way, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-06-22 | £366,775 |
| 14 St Francis Way, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2018-08-21 | £350,698 |
| 19 St Francis Way, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2017-12-01 | £389,212 |
| 10 St Francis Way, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2017-03-02 | £356,306 |
RM16 4PD 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herringham Primary Academy St Mary's Road , Chadwell St Mary RM16 4JX | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herringham Primary School St Mary's Road , Chadwell St Mary RM16 4JX | - not rated | 440 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herringham Junior Community School St Mary's Road , Chadwell St Mary RM16 4JX | - not rated | 440 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell St Mary Primary School River View , Chadwell St Mary RM16 4DH | - not rated | 837 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell St Mary Primary School River View , Chadwell St Mary RM16 4DH | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,516 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Community College Buxton Road, North Site , RM16 2XN | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torells School Buxton Road , RM16 2XN | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Stanford Road , RM16 4DG | 3out of 4 | 2,375 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's School St Chad's Road , RM18 8LH | - not rated | 2,549 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurrock and Basildon College Woodview Campus , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock College Woodview , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmer's College Chadwell Road , RM17 5TD | - not rated | 1,872 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treetops Free School Treetops Approach Road , RM16 2WU | 3out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Treetops Approach Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 2,591 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tilbury Pupil Referral Unit Tilbury Pss Base , Jack Lobley Centre RM18 7AX | - not rated | 2,591 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chadwell Arms | Longhouse Road, Chadwell St Mary | 514 yd | |
| Akash Tandoori Restaurant | 9 Brentwood Road, Chadwell St Mary | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwell Working Mens Club | Chadwell St Mary Working Mens Club, River View | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Neptune | 2 Defoe Parade, Chadwell St Mary | 643 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | Fire Away, 7 - 9 Brentwood Road | 775 yd | |
| K K Fishbar | 3 Brentwood Road, Chadwell St Mary | 782 yd | |
| Essex Fish Bar | 49 River View, Chadwell St Mary | 1,045 yd | |
| New Wings | 51 River View, Chadwell St Mary | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Chadwell Service Station | 782 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Herringham Primary Academy ST. MARYS ROAD | grass pitches | 406 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.