Cherry Walk is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM16 4UN 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 Cherry Walk, Grays, RM16 4UN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM16 4UW, RM16 4SR, RM16 4SP, RM16 4UT, RM16 4UP, RM16 4UR, RM16 4SL, RM16 4SJ, RM16 4ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM16 4UN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.4% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.6% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 21.5% | 31.9% | 10.4% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.3% | 48.3% | -14.0% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 7.3% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 11.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
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 | 41.9% | 48.3% | 6.4% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 35.1% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 12.6% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 25.6% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 11.6% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 18.6% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 14.4% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 21.8% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 7.1% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 87.7% | 78.7% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -2.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 93.2% | 83.9% | -9.3% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 10.1% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 83.6% | -9.0% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0.9% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.5% | 37.2% | -10.7% |
| Christian | 60.2% | 46.2% | 14.0% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cherry Walk was 37.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.7% lower than the Chadwell St Mary average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cherry Walk has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Chadwell St Mary and the 146th lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Cherry Walk, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2025-08-29 | £487,354 |
| 21 Cherry Walk, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2024-07-25 | £525,073 |
| 33 Cherry Walk, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £465,500 | 2021-10-22 | £504,163 |
| 35 Cherry Walk, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2021-09-30 | £493,435 |
| 3 Cherry Walk, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-08-27 | £501,253 |
RM16 4UN 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in RM16 4UN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 498 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herringham Primary School St Mary's Road , Chadwell St Mary RM16 4JX | - not rated | 498 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herringham Junior Community School St Mary's Road , Chadwell St Mary RM16 4JX | - not rated | 498 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell St Mary Primary School River View , Chadwell St Mary RM16 4DH | - not rated | 742 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell St Mary Primary School River View , Chadwell St Mary RM16 4DH | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gateway Community College Buxton Road, North Site , RM16 2XN | - not rated | 925 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torells School Buxton Road , RM16 2XN | - not rated | 925 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Stanford Road , RM16 4DG | 3out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Academy Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's School St Chad's Road , RM18 8LH | - not rated | 2,720 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 | 1,006 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock College Woodview , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmer's College Chadwell Road , RM17 5TD | - not rated | 1,221 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 | 961 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Treetops Approach Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 2,646 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 | 2,649 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 | 451 yd | |
| Akash Tandoori Restaurant | 9 Brentwood Road, Chadwell St Mary | 669 yd | |
| Treetops Garden Cafe | Buxton Road, Grays | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwell Working Mens Club | Chadwell St Mary Working Mens Club, River View | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Neptune | 2 Defoe Parade, Chadwell St Mary | 370 yd | |
| K K Fishbar | 3 Brentwood Road, Chadwell St Mary | 669 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | Fire Away, 7 - 9 Brentwood Road | 719 yd | |
| Essex Fish Bar | 49 River View, Chadwell St Mary | 795 yd | |
| New Wings | 51 River View, Chadwell St Mary | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Chadwell Service Station | 669 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chadwell Rec ORSETT HEATH CRESCENT | grass pitches | 377 yd |
| Orsett Heath HARDING ROAD | grass pitches | 382 yd |
| Herringham Primary Academy ST. MARYS ROAD | grass pitches | 533 yd |
| Woodside Academy Grangewood Avenue | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| The Gateway Community College (Closed) Buxton Road | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Treetops School BUXTON ROAD | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| South Essex College (Woodview Campus) (Closed) WoodView Campus | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,004 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 | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.