Gilbert Road is in Chafford Hundred, Grays and in Thurrock district. RM16 6NJ is located in the South Chafford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gilbert Road, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM16 6NW, RM16 6NE, RM16 6YE, RM16 6NR, RM16 6YD, RM16 6NN, RM16 6YA, RM16 6NH, RM16 6NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM16 6NJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.8% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50% | 48.2% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 24.5% | 40.1% | 15.6% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.5% | 50.4% | -15.1% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 58.9% | 59.5% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 27.9% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 9.1% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 9.1% | 10.7% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 10% | -8.2% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.6% | 21.1% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 19.2% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 35.2% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.1% 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% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 10.1% | 12.4% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 76.1% | 73.1% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -8.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 79.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 79.5% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 7.9% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 10.7% | 5.8% | -4.9% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 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 | 84% | 79.1% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 16.9% | 16.6% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 1.2% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 0% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gilbert Road was 25.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.6% lower than the South Chafford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gilbert Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in South Chafford and the 85th lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 Gilbert Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2025-03-31 | £354,810 |
| 80 Gilbert Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £424,000 | 2023-06-09 | £426,634 |
| 82 Gilbert Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-12-16 | £341,910 |
| 92 Gilbert Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £333,000 | 2022-02-01 | £354,519 |
| 132 Gilbert Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2020-04-17 | £410,534 |
RM16 6NJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 6NJ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in RM16 6NJ 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 | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Primary School Gilbert Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6NB | - not rated | 280 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 898 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Mayflower Mayflower Road , RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 943 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thurrock Academy Schoolfield Road , RM20 3HR | 3out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Court Primary School Bark Burr Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6PL | 3out of 4 | 1,824 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 | 898 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,855 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 3,036 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 3,102 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Ockendon Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 1out of 4 | 3,104 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 | 2,916 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 4,898 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 5,082 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kara Lounge | The Oriental, Fleming Road | 254 yd | |
| Bannatynes Health Club - Cafe | Bannatyne's Health Club & Spa, Howard Road | 264 yd | |
| Kushi | Kushi Indian Restaurant, Unit 3 Ground Floor | 416 yd | |
| The Waffle Factory | Kushi Indian Restaurant, Unit 3 Ground Floor | 416 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 901, Intu Lakeside | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chafford Hundred Brewers Fayre | The Chafford Hundred Brewers Fayre, Howard Road | 265 yd | |
| The Lounge Bar | Lounge Bar, Unit 4 Ground Floor | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris' Fish Bar | The Fish House, Unit 5 Ground Floor | 416 yd | |
| SLOPPY JOES | Kushi Indian Restaurant, Unit 3 | 418 yd | |
| Lakeside Sports Ground | Pavilion, Lakeside Sports Ground | 551 yd | |
| You Me Sushi | Intu Lakeside, West Thurrock Way | 574 yd | |
| Boost Juice Bars | Boost Juice Bar, Unit 59 | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Unit 1 | 416 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Burghley Road, Chafford Hundred | 499 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 13 Drake House, Drake Road | 955 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club (Chafford Hundred) HOWARD ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 258 yd |
| Lakeside Sports Ground ARTERIAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred MAYFLOWER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 828 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 | 60.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.