Courtenay Drive is in Chafford Hundred, Grays and in Thurrock district. RM16 6NX is located in the Chafford and North Stifford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Courtenay Drive, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM16 6QD, RM16 6NZ, RM16 6QE, RM16 6QB, RM16 6PB, RM16 6NY, RM16 6PA, RM16 6NU, RM16 6PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM16 6NX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RM16 6NX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% 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 | 31.9% | 32.9% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 55.4% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 11.2% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 0.8% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (89.5%) 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% | 53.4% | -6.0% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 36.1% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 8.2% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 13.4% | 13.1% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 13.9% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24% | 17.1% | -6.9% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 17.5% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 33.1% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4.7% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 13.4% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 10.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 81.2% | 68.1% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -13.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 91.2% | 80.3% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 6.6% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 6.6% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 80.5% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 13.2% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 5% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 58.2% | 46.2% | 12.0% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Courtenay Drive was 49.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.2% lower than the Chafford and North Stifford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Courtenay Drive has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Chafford and North Stifford and the 220th lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Courtenay Drive, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2025-05-09 | £600,000 |
| 6 Courtenay Drive, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-11-08 | £372,667 |
| 2 Courtenay Drive, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2023-09-06 | £334,605 |
| 4 Courtenay Drive, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-03-25 | £433,196 |
| 3 Courtenay Drive, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £367,500 | 2021-06-24 | £422,841 |
RM16 6NX 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 6NX 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Court Primary School Bark Burr Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6PL | 3out of 4 | 354 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Castle Academy Parker Road , RM17 5YN | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ward Avenue , RM17 5RW | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Primary School Gilbert Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6NB | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stifford Clays Primary School Whitmore Avenue , Stifford Clays RM16 2ST | 3out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 2,027 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Edwards School Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 3,203 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 3,388 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 3,776 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 4,506 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brothers Fish Bar | Oceans Fish Bar, 207 Lenthall Avenue | 567 yd | |
| Angel Cafe | All Saints Church, Drake Road | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Treacle Mine | Treacle Mine, Lodge Lane | 660 yd | |
| The Sandmartin | Drake Road, Chafford Hundred | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus | 16 Drake House, Drake Road | 752 yd | |
| Oh My Cod | The Modern House, Hathaway Road | 890 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs | The Clockhouse, Hathaway Road | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 13 Drake House, Drake Road | 751 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tudor Court Primary School BARK BURR ROAD | grass pitches | 316 yd |
| Long Lane Recreation Ground GODDARD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,018 yd |
| The Hathaway Academy HATHAWAY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,036 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 | 159.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.59 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.59 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.91 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.