San Juan Drive is in Chafford Hundred, Grays and in Thurrock district. RM16 6LQ is located in the South Chafford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about San Juan Drive, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM16 6LP, RM16 6LT, RM16 6LU, RM16 6LW, RM16 6LY, RM16 6DJ, RM16 6DE, RM16 6BE, RM16 6LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM16 6LQ 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 6LQ, 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 6LQ 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 San Juan Drive was 34.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.8% lower than the South Chafford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
San Juan Drive has the 8th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in South Chafford and the 128th lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.4%.

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 San Juan Drive, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-10-25 | £654,815 |
| 8 San Juan Drive, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £682,500 | 2023-08-18 | £660,305 |
| 19 San Juan Drive, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2022-11-04 | £626,693 |
| 6 San Juan Drive, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-12-20 | £615,517 |
| 20 San Juan Drive, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-03-31 | £215,408 |
RM16 6LQ 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 6LQ 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 Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 302 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Mayflower Mayflower Road , RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 323 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Primary School Gilbert Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6NB | - not rated | 571 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Castle Academy Parker Road , RM17 5YN | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thurrock Academy Schoolfield Road , RM20 3HR | 3out of 4 | 1,452 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 | 302 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 2,488 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,653 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 2,740 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Ockendon Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 1out of 4 | 3,747 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,561 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 4,706 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 4,902 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 5,398 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kushi | Kushi Indian Restaurant, Unit 3 Ground Floor | 606 yd | |
| The Waffle Factory | Kushi Indian Restaurant, Unit 3 Ground Floor | 606 yd | |
| Kara Lounge | The Oriental, Fleming Road | 772 yd | |
| Ikea | Heron Way, West Thurrock | 818 yd | |
| Magno Cafe | 535 London Road, South Stifford | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lounge Bar | Lounge Bar, Unit 4 Ground Floor | 606 yd | |
| The Old Shant | Old Shant, 432 London Road | 819 yd | |
| Chafford Hundred Brewers Fayre | The Chafford Hundred Brewers Fayre, Howard Road | 898 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | The Ship, 470 London Road | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris' Fish Bar | The Fish House, Unit 5 Ground Floor | 606 yd | |
| SLOPPY JOES | Kushi Indian Restaurant, Unit 3 | 607 yd | |
| You Me Sushi | Intu Lakeside, West Thurrock Way | 954 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop | 589 London Road, West Thurrock | 959 yd | |
| Lotus | 16 Drake House, Drake Road | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Unit 1 | 606 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Burghley Road, Chafford Hundred | 632 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 13 Drake House, Drake Road | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred MAYFLOWER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 294 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Chafford Hundred) HOWARD ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 891 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 | 76.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.0% |
| 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 | 33.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.