Cardinal Road is in Chafford Hundred, Grays and in Thurrock district. RM16 6DW is located in the Chafford and North Stifford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 2002-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cardinal Road, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM16 6DS, RM16 6DY, RM16 6EE, RM16 6DT, RM16 6EU, RM16 6ER, RM16 6DU, RM16 6ES, RM16 6ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM16 6DW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.5% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.5% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 33.9% | 40.1% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 48.7% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 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 (93.5%) 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 | 72.4% | 58.3% | -14.1% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 22.9% | 35.2% | 12.3% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -7.9% |
| Bad health | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
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.
In the area around RM16 6DW this area, 7.6% 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 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.1% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 6.6% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 13.9% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 15.8% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.8% | 48.2% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 14.4% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.7% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 4.1% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 21.9% | 23% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 20.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 54.8% | 48% | -6.8% | 81.4% | -33.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 68.8% 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 | 77.4% | 68.8% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 14.1% | 14.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 11.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.4% | 69.3% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 26.1% | 24.6% | 9.8% | 16.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 0.5% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.1% | 0.8% | -13.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cardinal Road was 8.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.2% lower than the Chafford and North Stifford average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Cardinal Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Chafford and North Stifford and the 9th lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Cardinal Road, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2025-01-21 | £542,591 |
| 21 Cardinal Road, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-12-21 | £483,556 |
| 5 Cardinal Road, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-12-15 | £438,222 |
| 2 Cardinal Road, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-09-08 | £436,253 |
| 9 Cardinal Road, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2023-02-03 | £647,172 |
RM16 6DW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 6DW 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 | 141 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Court Primary School Bark Burr Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6PL | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Primary School Gilbert Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6NB | - not rated | 884 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Castle Academy Parker Road , RM17 5YN | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Mayflower Mayflower Road , RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 1,440 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 | 1,440 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 2,109 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 2,399 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Edwards School Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,304 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 3,755 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 3,934 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 5,031 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Cafe | All Saints Church, Drake Road | 307 yd | |
| Harvester | Clockhouse Lane, North Stifford | 685 yd | |
| The Brothers Fish Bar | Oceans Fish Bar, 207 Lenthall Avenue | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandmartin | Drake Road, Chafford Hundred | 274 yd | |
| The Dog And Partridge | High Road, North Stifford | 952 yd | |
| The Treacle Mine | Treacle Mine, Lodge Lane | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus | 16 Drake House, Drake Road | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 13 Drake House, Drake Road | 202 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tudor Court Primary School BARK BURR ROAD | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| North Stifford Recreation Ground HIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 897 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 279.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 36.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.