Clockhouse Lane is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM16 6YW is located in the Chafford and North Stifford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clockhouse Lane, Grays, RM16 6YW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM16 6YQ, RM16 6RZ, RM16 6EY, RM16 6YH, RM16 6EZ, RM16 6YG, RM16 6EJ, RM16 6QJ, RM16 6RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM16 6YW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.1% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.9% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 32.4% | 38.6% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 50.7% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 6.4% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (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 | 59.8% | 52.1% | -7.7% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 37.4% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 8.8% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 9.7% | 12.7% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 10.7% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 13.7% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 15.3% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 39.3% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 9.3% | 8% | -1.3% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 15.6% | 12% | -3.6% | 2.5% | 9.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 60.8% | 62.7% | 1.9% | 81.4% | -18.7% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
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 | 72.8% | 69.1% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| European Union | 5% | 9.9% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 13.8% | 8.3% | -5.5% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 8.3% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72% | 69.3% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 23% | 21.1% | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 3.7% | -2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 2.7% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.8% | 1.3% | -12.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clockhouse Lane was 26.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.2% lower than the Chafford and North Stifford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clockhouse Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Chafford and North Stifford and the 91st lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardale Community Home Clockhouse Lane, Grays, Thurrock Other, an established residential building | £5,000,000 | 2018-08-28 | £5,300,668 |
| Ardale Community Home Clockhouse Lane, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2008-11-24 | £488,706 |
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Primary School Gilbert Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6NB | - not rated | 738 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Court Primary School Bark Burr Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6PL | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Mayflower Mayflower Road , RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Castle Academy Parker Road , RM17 5YN | 3out of 4 | 1,145 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 | 1,133 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 2,101 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 2,224 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Edwards School Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 2,874 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,475 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 3,899 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 4,087 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 4,962 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Cafe | All Saints Church, Drake Road | 86 yd | |
| Harvester | Clockhouse Lane, North Stifford | 959 yd | |
| Bannatynes Health Club - Cafe | Bannatyne's Health Club & Spa, Howard Road | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandmartin | Drake Road, Chafford Hundred | 577 yd | |
| Chafford Hundred Brewers Fayre | The Chafford Hundred Brewers Fayre, Howard Road | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus | 16 Drake House, Drake Road | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 13 Drake House, Drake Road | 247 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tudor Court Primary School BARK BURR ROAD | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Belmont Castle Academy PARKER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,032 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Chafford Hundred) HOWARD ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,084 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.