Anne Heart Close is in Chafford Hundred, Grays and in Thurrock district. RM16 6EB is located in the South Chafford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 2003-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Anne Heart Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM16 6EA, RM16 6BB, RM16 6BY, RM16 6BW, RM16 6DJ, RM16 6ED, RM16 6EN, RM16 6BX, RM16 6LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM16 6EB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 50.9% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 51.9% | 49.1% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 30.8% | 37.2% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 51% | -7.9% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (93.2%) 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 | 64.9% | 61.9% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 13.5% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 31.3% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
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.
In the area around RM16 6EB this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 9.2% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 12.4% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 17.9% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.1% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 34.3% | 0.8% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 17.4% | 18.4% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 15.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 4.4% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 61.2% | 57.6% | -3.6% | 81.4% | -23.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 64.9% 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 | 79.5% | 64.9% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 12.3% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 11.8% | 10.8% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.9% | 64.9% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 19.9% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 8.2% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 2.3% | -11.1% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anne Heart Close was 29.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.2% lower than the South Chafford average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Anne Heart Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in South Chafford and the 104th lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Anne Heart Close, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £557,000 | 2022-11-01 | £532,929 |
| 8 Anne Heart Close, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-08-13 | £460,820 |
| 4 Anne Heart Close, Grays, Thurrock Other, an established residential building | £1,000 | 2021-04-30 | £1,046 |
| 2 Anne Heart Close, Grays, Thurrock Other, an established residential building | £1,000 | 2018-10-24 | £1,068 |
| 2 Anne Heart Close, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2016-11-11 | £424,890 |
RM16 6EB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in RM16 6EB 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 | 113 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Mayflower Mayflower Road , RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 418 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 456 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Primary School Gilbert Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6NB | - not rated | 741 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Castle Academy Parker Road , RM17 5YN | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Court Primary School Bark Burr Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6PL | 3out of 4 | 1,615 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 | 456 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 2,155 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,361 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 2,406 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| William Edwards School Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 3,568 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 | 3,778 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 4,405 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 4,604 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 5,057 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 | 734 yd | |
| Magno Cafe | 535 London Road, South Stifford | 766 yd | |
| Kushi | Kushi Indian Restaurant, Unit 3 Ground Floor | 946 yd | |
| The Waffle Factory | Kushi Indian Restaurant, Unit 3 Ground Floor | 946 yd | |
| Smokie J's Cafe | STREET RECORD, Askews Farm Lane | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Shant | Old Shant, 432 London Road | 736 yd | |
| The Lounge Bar | Lounge Bar, Unit 4 Ground Floor | 946 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | The Ship, 470 London Road | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grays King Kebab | The London Knowledge School, Unit 5 | 881 yd | |
| Lotus | 16 Drake House, Drake Road | 887 yd | |
| Chris' Fish Bar | The Fish House, Unit 5 Ground Floor | 946 yd | |
| SLOPPY JOES | Kushi Indian Restaurant, Unit 3 | 947 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop | 589 London Road, West Thurrock | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 13 Drake House, Drake Road | 890 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Unit 1 | 946 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Burghley Road, Chafford Hundred | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred MAYFLOWER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Belmont Castle Academy PARKER ROAD | grass pitches | 873 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 | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 291 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 37 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.