Mary Rose Close is in Chafford Hundred, Grays and in Thurrock district. RM16 6LY is located in the South Chafford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mary Rose Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM16 6LQ, RM16 6BN, RM16 6RH, RM16 6LW, RM16 6BL, RM16 6NA, RM16 6BE, RM16 6LT, RM16 6LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM16 6LY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.3% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47% | 49.7% | 2.7% | 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 | 38.8% | 39.9% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 50% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (92.4%) 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 | 66.4% | 67.1% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 18.7% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 25.3% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -8.3% |
| Fair health | 4.8% | 6.3% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 9.3% | 10.8% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 10.8% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 14.9% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 19.9% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.8% | 39.5% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 8% | 2% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 3.9% | -1.8% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 11.1% | 12.3% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 9.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 5.5% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 61.8% | 60.6% | -1.2% | 81.4% | -20.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 67.1% 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 | 78.1% | 67.1% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 13.2% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 10% | 8.3% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.5% | 67.6% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 18% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 7.8% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 4.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 1.8% | -9.0% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mary Rose Close was 33.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.6% lower than the South Chafford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mary Rose Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in South Chafford and the 123rd lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mary Rose Close, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-01-28 | £443,938 |
| 3 Mary Rose Close, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-02-23 | £260,472 |
| 46 Mary Rose Close, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2023-12-20 | £249,573 |
| 34 Mary Rose Close, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2023-12-05 | £484,362 |
| 67 Mary Rose Close, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-10-27 | £257,833 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM16 6LY 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 | 143 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| 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 | 284 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Mayflower Mayflower Road , RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 333 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Primary School Gilbert Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6NB | - not rated | 606 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thurrock Academy Schoolfield Road , RM20 3HR | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Castle Academy Parker Road , RM17 5YN | 3out of 4 | 1,489 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 | 284 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 2,613 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,802 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 2,888 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Ockendon Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 1out of 4 | 3,714 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 | 3,525 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 4,855 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 5,052 yd | Free schools special | 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 | 485 yd | |
| The Waffle Factory | Kushi Indian Restaurant, Unit 3 Ground Floor | 485 yd | |
| Ikea | Heron Way, West Thurrock | 670 yd | |
| Kara Lounge | The Oriental, Fleming Road | 692 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonald's, Unit 344 | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lounge Bar | Lounge Bar, Unit 4 Ground Floor | 485 yd | |
| The Old Shant | Old Shant, 432 London Road | 844 yd | |
| Chafford Hundred Brewers Fayre | The Chafford Hundred Brewers Fayre, Howard Road | 877 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | The Ship, 470 London Road | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris' Fish Bar | The Fish House, Unit 5 Ground Floor | 485 yd | |
| SLOPPY JOES | Kushi Indian Restaurant, Unit 3 | 486 yd | |
| You Me Sushi | Intu Lakeside, West Thurrock Way | 835 yd | |
| Pizza Express/Mac & Wings | Pizza Express, Unit 423 To 424 | 880 yd | |
| Greggs Bakeries | Greggs, Unit 58B | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Unit 1 | 485 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Burghley Road, Chafford Hundred | 499 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred MAYFLOWER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 223 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Chafford Hundred) HOWARD ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 870 yd |
| West Thurrock Recreation Ground (Closed) London Road | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.