St Francis Way is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM16 4RH 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 4RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM16 4RB, RM16 4QU, RM16 4RD, RM16 4RA, RM16 4QH, RM16 4RJ, RM16 4PB, RM16 4QX, RM16 4PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM16 4RH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 50.7% | 49.5% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.5% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RM16 4RH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.4% | 32% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 54.1% | 6.2% | 44.2% | 9.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 4.2% | -7.2% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 6.9% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 38.9% | 48.2% | 9.3% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 34.6% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 12% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 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.
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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.8% | 27.6% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 10% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 18% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 16.5% | 9.3% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 20.7% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 9% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.3% | 76.3% | -14.0% | 81.4% | -5.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 82.3% 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 | 95.8% | 82.3% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 8.4% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 5.5% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 82.3% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 13.5% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Francis Way was 45.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.0% lower than the Chadwell St Mary average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
St Francis Way has the 5th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Chadwell St Mary and the 192nd lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 St Francis Way, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-07-15 | £396,632 |
| 80 St Francis Way, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £360,500 | 2022-07-08 | £361,990 |
| 86 St Francis Way, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-04-12 | £333,734 |
| 96 St Francis Way, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-10-05 | £313,548 |
| 140 St Francis Way, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-09-27 | £442,034 |
RM16 4RH 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2out of 4 | 443 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell St Mary Primary School River View , Chadwell St Mary RM16 4DH | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Grangewood Avenue , Little Thurrock RM16 2GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Primary Free School Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU | 3out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tilbury Pioneer Academy Dickens Avenue , RM18 8HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,579 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 | 2,270 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Academy Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU | 3out of 4 | 2,808 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 3,618 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 3,713 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Edwards School Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 3,832 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,613 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 2,905 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chadwell Arms | Longhouse Road, Chadwell St Mary | 421 yd | |
| Akash Tandoori Restaurant | 9 Brentwood Road, Chadwell St Mary | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Neptune | 2 Defoe Parade, Chadwell St Mary | 507 yd | |
| K K Fishbar | 3 Brentwood Road, Chadwell St Mary | 985 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | Fire Away, 7 - 9 Brentwood Road | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Chadwell Service Station | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Herringham Primary Academy ST. MARYS ROAD | grass pitches | 496 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 | 199 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.