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RM16 4BG Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review

Lower crime rate4.6/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesVehicle CrimeCriminal Damage And ArsonAnti Social Behaviour…and 2 more

Trend -38% versus prior comparable archive

Mixed income profile 5.6/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 5/10England
Median sold price£313kRM16 sample - 56 sales
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for England
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area84.8%Average for England82.2%
Significant presenceblack african, white other, mixed white black caribbean
Immediate area11.3%Average for England
Main religionChristian
Immediate area49.3%Average for England
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area448Average for England3,535
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area60.4%Average for England60.4%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area71.9%Average for England61.8%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area79.3%Average for England

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied71.9% dominant

Owned71.9%
Private rent18.3%
Social rent8.6%

Plenty of well-rated schools 5 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Holiday and weekly activities nearby 2 matched

Thurrock ParkrunAges 1-99 · Brentwood Road, Grays RM16 4JP, UK · 585 m
Other
Half-Term Activity campAges 4-13 · storm fitness and leisure · 1.8 km
Holiday clubs

Planning & local change

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Many local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks3street disruption
HMO licences10shared housing

About RM16 4BG: area rating, property, schools and local change

RM16 4BG is a postcode in Little Thurrock Blackshots, Thurrock, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RM16 4BG, then scores the surrounding small area 59/100 - top 42% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around RM16 4BG are health and jobs, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for RM16 4BG is based on Thurrock 013 Census 2021. It covers 7,709 residents, 448 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 72% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.

For property prices near RM16 4BG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RM16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £313k from 56 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near RM16 4BG can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near RM16 4BG by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

Local change around RM16 4BG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 HMO licences, 3 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.

FAQ

Common questions about RM16 4BG

Is RM16 4BG a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 59/100 (top 42% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near RM16 4BG?

Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near RM16 4BG?

5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

Are there kids clubs or activities near RM16 4BG?

LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.

What demographics are available for RM16 4BG?

LocaleIQ matched RM16 4BG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in RM16 4BG?

The latest median sold price is £313k based on 56 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around RM16 4BG?

LocaleIQ currently shows 10 HMO licences, 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.