Saffron Road is in Chafford Hundred, Grays and in Thurrock district. RM16 6NA is located in the South Chafford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Saffron Road, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM16 6RH, RM16 6ND, RM16 6YL, RM16 6AP, RM16 6LY, RM16 6BN, RM16 6NG, RM16 6RQ, RM16 6BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM16 6NA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.1% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49% | 49.9% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RM16 6NA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.8% | 34.7% | 7.9% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.5% | 57.4% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 13.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 3.8% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 59.4% | 59% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 32.6% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 7.6% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 11.1% | 12.3% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.6% | 8.8% | -12.8% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 15.2% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 17.5% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 40.6% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.2% 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 | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 10.3% | 13.2% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 10.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 73.3% | 62.2% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -19.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 65.9% 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 | 83.9% | 65.9% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -17.3% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 12.4% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 9% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 7.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| 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 | 82.5% | 66.3% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 21.2% | 20.7% | 9.8% | 11.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 3% | -7.6% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26% | 37.2% | -11.2% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saffron Road was 10.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.3% lower than the South Chafford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Saffron Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in South Chafford and the 15th lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.3%.

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 Saffron Road, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2024-07-03 | £574,831 |
| 27 Saffron Road, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2023-02-10 | £501,793 |
| Little Wing Saffron Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-06-24 | £443,208 |
| 7 Saffron Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-02-08 | £388,587 |
| 33 Saffron Road, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £552,000 | 2021-12-10 | £566,276 |
RM16 6NA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 6NA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 160 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 39 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| 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 | 458 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Primary School Gilbert Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6NB | - not rated | 510 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Mayflower Mayflower Road , RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 512 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thurrock Academy Schoolfield Road , RM20 3HR | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Castle Academy Parker Road , RM17 5YN | 3out of 4 | 1,643 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 | 458 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 2,776 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,877 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 3,006 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Ockendon Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 1out of 4 | 3,542 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 | 3,352 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 4,934 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 5,126 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 | 318 yd | |
| The Waffle Factory | Kushi Indian Restaurant, Unit 3 Ground Floor | 318 yd | |
| Kara Lounge | The Oriental, Fleming Road | 510 yd | |
| Ikea | Heron Way, West Thurrock | 629 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonald's, Unit 344 | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lounge Bar | Lounge Bar, Unit 4 Ground Floor | 318 yd | |
| Chafford Hundred Brewers Fayre | The Chafford Hundred Brewers Fayre, Howard Road | 719 yd | |
| The Old Shant | Old Shant, 432 London Road | 1,020 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | The Ship, 470 London Road | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris' Fish Bar | The Fish House, Unit 5 Ground Floor | 318 yd | |
| SLOPPY JOES | Kushi Indian Restaurant, Unit 3 | 319 yd | |
| You Me Sushi | Intu Lakeside, West Thurrock Way | 666 yd | |
| Pizza Express/Mac & Wings | Pizza Express, Unit 423 To 424 | 725 yd | |
| Greggs Bakeries | Greggs, Unit 58B | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Unit 1 | 318 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Burghley Road, Chafford Hundred | 349 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred MAYFLOWER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 377 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Chafford Hundred) HOWARD ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 712 yd |
| Lakeside Sports Ground ARTERIAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,032 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 224.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.