Santiago Way is in Chafford Hundred, Grays and in Thurrock district. RM16 6DF is located in the South Chafford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 2003-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Santiago Way, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM16 6LS, RM16 6LR, RM16 6DE, RM16 6EL, RM16 6EN, RM16 6LW, RM16 6LT, RM16 6BE, RM16 6ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM16 6DF has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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% | 50% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RM16 6DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35% | 42.7% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 48.5% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 5% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94.2%) 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 | 66.6% | 65.4% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 17.0% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 28.8% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| 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.
In the area around RM16 6DF this area, 8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.1% | 8% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 6.9% | -9.8% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 17.6% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 15.3% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.6% | 48.9% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 15.1% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.1% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42% 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 | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 5.4% | 5.5% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 4.8% |
| Indian | 10.2% | 12.4% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 9.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 7% | 3.2% | -3.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 16.4% | 19.8% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 17.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 48.8% | 42% | -6.8% | 81.4% | -39.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 69.1% 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 | 77.6% | 69.1% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| European Union | 3% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 10.8% | 11.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 8.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 12.1% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 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 | 77.6% | 68.9% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 21.3% | 20.5% | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 1.7% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.5% | 1.4% | -12.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.5% | 37.2% | -12.7% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 9.2% | 1.7% | 7.5% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Santiago Way was 41.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.3% lower than the South Chafford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Santiago Way has the 7th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in South Chafford and the 169th lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Santiago Way, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2018-06-12 | £547,388 |
| 8 Santiago Way, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2016-02-19 | £224,162 |
| 2 Santiago Way, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £392,500 | 2015-08-10 | £598,853 |
| 4 Santiago Way, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £374,995 | 2007-11-30 | £693,280 |
| 2 Santiago Way, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2007-05-29 | £650,000 |
RM16 6DF 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.
The percentage of student residents living in RM16 6DF 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 | 135 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Mayflower Mayflower Road , RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 204 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chafford Hundred Primary School Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | - not rated | 269 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 269 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Primary School Gilbert Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6NB | - not rated | 925 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Primary School Gilbert Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6NB | 3out of 4 | 925 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 | 269 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 | 269 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School Chadwell Road , RM17 5FP | 3out of 4 | 2,175 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 2,558 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,581 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 | 3,175 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmer's College Chadwell Road , RM17 5TD | - not rated | 4,348 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock and Basildon College Woodview Campus , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 4,453 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock College Woodview , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 4,453 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 | 5,110 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 | 2,144 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsmead School Fortin Close , RM15 5NH | - not rated | 3,063 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock Pupil Referral Unit The Culver Centre , Daiglen Drive RM15 5RR | - not rated | 3,210 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 3,941 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill School Errif Drive , South Ockendon RM15 5AY | - not rated | 3,941 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magno Cafe | 535 London Road, South Stifford | 568 yd | |
| Kushi | Kushi Indian Restaurant, Unit 3 Ground Floor | 810 yd | |
| The Waffle Factory | Kushi Indian Restaurant, Unit 3 Ground Floor | 810 yd | |
| Ikea | Heron Way, West Thurrock | 857 yd | |
| Kara Lounge | The Oriental, Fleming Road | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Shant | Old Shant, 432 London Road | 538 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | The Ship, 470 London Road | 737 yd | |
| The Lounge Bar | Lounge Bar, Unit 4 Ground Floor | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Shop | 589 London Road, West Thurrock | 737 yd | |
| Chris' Fish Bar | The Fish House, Unit 5 Ground Floor | 810 yd | |
| SLOPPY JOES | Kushi Indian Restaurant, Unit 3 | 810 yd | |
| Grays King Kebab | The London Knowledge School, Unit 5 | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Unit 1 | 810 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Burghley Road, Chafford Hundred | 812 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred MAYFLOWER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 236 yd |
| Belmont Castle Academy PARKER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 177.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.