Sewell Close is in Chafford Hundred, Grays and in Thurrock district. RM16 6BF is located in the South Chafford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sewell Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM16 6BU, RM16 6DA, RM16 6BT, RM16 6AZ, RM16 6AY, RM16 6AW, RM16 6BH, RM16 6BS, RM16 6BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM16 6BF 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 | 47.8% | 50.4% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 52.2% | 49.6% | -2.6% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of RM16 6BF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.4% 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 | 32.4% | 31.3% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.1% | 60.4% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 16.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.9%) 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 | 67.6% | 62% | -5.6% | 48.4% | 13.6% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 28.9% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 2.2% | 8.1% | 5.9% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 13.6% | 4.5% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 13.9% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 11.5% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 12.2% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.5% | 42.9% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.8% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.1% | 0.2% | -2.9% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 5.3% | 10.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 9.4% |
| Indian | 6.7% | 14% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 10.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 20.1% | 16.7% | -3.4% | 2.5% | 14.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.2% | -2.3% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 53.4% | 43.2% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -38.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 64.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 64.1% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 10.1% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 10.9% | 13% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 10.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 10.8% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.6% | 63.7% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 23.2% | 20.7% | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 4.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.2% | 2.4% | -13.8% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 8.1% | 0.9% | 7.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 9.3% | 1.7% | 7.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sewell Close was 96.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.3% higher than the South Chafford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sewell Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in South Chafford and the 145th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 244.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Sewell Close, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2022-04-11 | £356,678 |
| 43 Sewell Close, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-02-02 | £356,648 |
| 65 Sewell Close, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-06-29 | £366,473 |
| 19 Sewell Close, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2021-06-28 | £413,833 |
| 59 Sewell Close, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-06-28 | £479,234 |
RM16 6BF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 6BF 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 student residents living in RM16 6BF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 215 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Mayflower Mayflower Road , RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 245 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thurrock Academy Schoolfield Road , RM20 3HR | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Primary School Gilbert Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6NB | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Castle Academy Parker Road , RM17 5YN | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 215 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 2,528 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 2,982 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 3,007 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Riverside London Road , RM19 1QY | - not rated | 3,847 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 3,910 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 5,039 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 5,241 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 5,464 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magno Cafe | 535 London Road, South Stifford | 544 yd | |
| Ikea | Heron Way, West Thurrock | 617 yd | |
| Kushi | Kushi Indian Restaurant, Unit 3 Ground Floor | 776 yd | |
| The Waffle Factory | Kushi Indian Restaurant, Unit 3 Ground Floor | 776 yd | |
| The New Monsoon | 641, London Road | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship Inn | The Ship, 470 London Road | 468 yd | |
| The Old Shant | Old Shant, 432 London Road | 522 yd | |
| The Lounge Bar | Lounge Bar, Unit 4 Ground Floor | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Shop | 589 London Road, West Thurrock | 466 yd | |
| SLOPPY JOES | Kushi Indian Restaurant, Unit 3 | 776 yd | |
| Chris' Fish Bar | The Fish House, Unit 5 Ground Floor | 776 yd | |
| Pizza Express/Mac & Wings | Pizza Express, Unit 423 To 424 | 1,079 yd | |
| Greggs Bakeries | Greggs, Unit 58B | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Burghley Road, Chafford Hundred | 743 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Unit 1 | 776 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred MAYFLOWER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 215 yd |
| West Thurrock Recreation Ground (Closed) London Road | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Private Sports Ground (Closed) Hedley Avenue | grass pitches | 947 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.