Parnell Close is in Chafford Hundred, Grays and in Thurrock district. RM16 6BQ is located in the South Chafford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parnell Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM16 6BJ, RM16 6BH, RM16 6BP, RM16 6BG, RM16 6BL, RM16 6BS, RM16 6BN, RM16 6RU, RM16 6DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM16 6BQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 51.7% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 45.4% | 48.3% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 39.8% | 35.9% | -3.9% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 50.2% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 9.1% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (91.3%) 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 | 62.8% | 63.9% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 15.5% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 27.4% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 11.6% | 13% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 7.9% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.2% | 14.2% | -9.0% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 15.4% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.6% | 42.3% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 8.5% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.6% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.3% 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 | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 4.6% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 13.1% | 17.7% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 15.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 71.6% | 53.3% | -18.3% | 81.4% | -28.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 57.4% 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 | 73.5% | 57.4% | -16.1% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 15.7% | 11.4% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 13.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 10.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 9.6% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.2% | 57.5% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -25.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 26.3% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 9.4% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 3.1% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 3.7% | -4.8% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.3% | 37.2% | -11.9% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parnell Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the South Chafford average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Parnell Close, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2026-02-27 | £235,000 |
| 13 Parnell Close, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2024-01-25 | £582,638 |
| 23 Parnell Close, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-01-24 | £511,230 |
| 3 Parnell Close, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-11-17 | £215,836 |
| 6 Parnell Close, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £244,000 | 2023-11-06 | £239,382 |
RM16 6BQ 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 | 147 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chafford Hundred Primary School Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | - not rated | 218 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 218 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Mayflower Mayflower Road , RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 285 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Primary School Gilbert Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6NB | - not rated | 871 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Primary School Gilbert Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6NB | 3out of 4 | 871 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 | 218 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chafford Hundred Campus Business and Enterprise College Chafford Hundred Campus , Mayflower Road RM16 6SA | - not rated | 218 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School Chadwell Road , RM17 5FP | 3out of 4 | 2,652 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's RC School Fulbrook Lane , RM15 5JY | - not rated | 2,842 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 3,003 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National College for the Creative and Cultural Industries The Backstage Centre , High House Production Park RM19 1RJ | - not rated | 2,706 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmer's College Chadwell Road , RM17 5TD | - not rated | 4,824 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock and Basildon College Woodview Campus , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 4,921 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock College Woodview , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 4,921 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkerden Church of England Academy Colyer Drive , DA10 1HN | - not rated | 5,226 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Light Christian School Suite 1, Queensgate Centre , Orsett Road RM17 5DF | - not rated | 2,630 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsmead School Fortin Close , RM15 5NH | - not rated | 2,792 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock Pupil Referral Unit The Culver Centre , Daiglen Drive RM15 5RR | - not rated | 3,019 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 3,704 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill School Errif Drive , South Ockendon RM15 5AY | - not rated | 3,704 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ikea | Heron Way, West Thurrock | 375 yd | |
| Kushi | Kushi Indian Restaurant, Unit 3 Ground Floor | 470 yd | |
| The Waffle Factory | Kushi Indian Restaurant, Unit 3 Ground Floor | 470 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonald's, Unit 344 | 668 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab (GDK) | Unit 401, Lakeside Shopping Centre | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lounge Bar | Lounge Bar, Unit 4 Ground Floor | 470 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | The Ship, 470 London Road | 720 yd | |
| The Old Shant | Old Shant, 432 London Road | 838 yd | |
| Chafford Hundred Brewers Fayre | The Chafford Hundred Brewers Fayre, Howard Road | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLOPPY JOES | Kushi Indian Restaurant, Unit 3 | 469 yd | |
| Chris' Fish Bar | The Fish House, Unit 5 Ground Floor | 470 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop | 589 London Road, West Thurrock | 718 yd | |
| Pizza Express/Mac & Wings | Pizza Express, Unit 423 To 424 | 762 yd | |
| Greggs Bakeries | Greggs, Unit 58B | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Burghley Road, Chafford Hundred | 429 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Unit 1 | 470 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred MAYFLOWER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 251 yd |
| West Thurrock Recreation Ground (Closed) London Road | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Lakeside) J31 PARK J31 PARK MOTHERWELL WAY | health and fitness suite | 966 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Chafford Hundred) HOWARD ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,038 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 | 71.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.1% |
| 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 | 73.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 228.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.