Area Information for Francisco Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6YE

Francisco Close in Chafford Hundred is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the South Chafford ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Thurrock. This page combines information for the address Francisco Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6YE, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of RM16 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for RM16 6YE.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Thurrock
Ward South Chafford
Constituency Thurrock * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region Eastern
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 115 property sales in Francisco Close, RM16 6YE since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

In August 2025, 112 crimes were reported within half a mile of RM16 6YE - click here to view nearby crime.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Chafford Hundred and Grays), and the Essex Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Francisco Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6YE is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

We have found 115 property sales in Francisco Close since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 35
Semi-Detached 53
Terraced 34
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 122
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is being repaid through a mortgage or shared ownership arrangement. The national average is just under 30%, while in this area it represents 60% of housing spaces.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 15
Owned with Mortgage 74
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 31
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 0
Total 123

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 14
Two People 34
Three People 24
Four People 32
Five People 15
Six People 3
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 122

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Francisco Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 14
Family Household 93
Other Household 17
Total 124

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 72
Deprived In One Dimension 41
Deprived In Two Dimensions 8
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 121

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Thurrock constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 188
Female 187
Total 375

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around RM16 6YE has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 25% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 31
5-9 28
10-14 35
15-19 25
20-24 18
25-29 18
30-34 34
35-39 41
40-44 33
45-49 30
50-54 32
55-59 16
60-64 11
65-69 6
70-74 10
75-79 3
80-84 1
85+ 1
Total 373

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode RM16 6YE does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 108
Married 140
Separated 11
Divorced 17
Widowed 3
Total 279

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 93% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 249
Good 100
Fair 20
Bad 7
Very Bad 0
Total 376

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 127
Apprenticeship 5
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 48
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 39
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 19
No GCSEs or Equivalent 30
Other 10
Total 278

Ethnic Group Embed This

Francisco Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 57% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 212
Mixed Ethnicity 22
Indian 27
Pakistani 5
Bangladeshi 3
Chinese 14
Other Asian 6
Black African 62
Black Caribbean 6
Other Black/African/Caribbean 7
Arab 4
Other 6
Total 374

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Francisco Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays), 65% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 242
European Union 51
Rest of Europe 9
Africa 33
Middle East and Asia 35
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 2
Total 375

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 242
10+ Years 81
5-10 Years 21
2-5 Years 16
Less Than 2 Years 15
Total 375

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to RM16 6YE.

Passport(s) Held
None 12
United Kingdom 278
Republic of Ireland 3
European Union 57
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 10
Middle East or Asia 12
Central and South America 1
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 2

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 101
Christian 173
Buddhist 9
Hindu 21
Jewish 1
Muslim 26
Sikh 4
Other Religion 3
Not Stated 36
Total 374

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the South Chafford ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 47% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 128
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 32
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 31
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 7
Unemployed 11
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 24
Retired 20
Looking After Home or Family 9
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 1
Other 12
Total 275

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 29
Professional Occupations 50
Associate Professional Occupations 39
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 23
Skilled Trades Occupations 13
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 9
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 8
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 12
Elementary Occupations 21
Total 204

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 49
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 68
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 37
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 35
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 8
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 22
Semi-Routine Occupation 22
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 14
Full-time Student 24
Total 279

Francisco Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6YE is within the Chafford Hundred and Grays policing neighbourhood, under the Essex Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In August 2025, 112 crimes were reported within half a mile of RM16 6YE.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 112 crimes committed near Francisco Close
Neighbourhood Team Address Chafford Hundred and Grays
Force Website: https://www.essex.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Chafford Hundred. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for RM16 6YE.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Francisco Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6YE. The nearest railway station is Chafford Hundred Lakeside, approximately 510 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Chafford Hundred Lakeside 510 yards
Grays 1.6 miles
Ockendon 2.3 miles
Purfleet 2.4 miles
Greenhithe for Bluewater 2.7 miles
Stone Crossing 2.9 miles
Swanscombe 2.9 miles
Tilbury Town 3.3 miles
Northfleet 3.3 miles
Ebbsfleet International 3.5 miles
Dartford 4.2 miles
Slade Green 4.5 miles
Gravesend 4.7 miles
Rainham (Essex) 4.7 miles
Erith 5 miles
Upminster 5.1 miles
East Tilbury 5.3 miles
Crayford 5.6 miles
Barnehurst 5.8 miles
West Horndon 5.9 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Francisco Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6YE. The nearest Overground station is Upminster, approximately 5.1 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Francisco Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6YE. The nearest is Warren Primary School, approximately 280 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Warren Primary School 280 yards November 2019
    
Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred 0.5 miles September 2018
    
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower 0.5 miles May 2017
    
West Thurrock Academy 1 mile July 2022
    
Tudor Court Primary School 1 mile March 2023
    
Belmont Castle Academy 1.1 miles April 2012
    
Somers Heath Primary School 1.2 miles February 2016
    
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 1.2 miles May 2016
    
Shaw Primary Academy 1.3 miles December 2011
    
Aveley Primary School 1.4 miles June 2023
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Francisco Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6YE. The nearest is Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred 0.5 miles March 2024
    
The Hathaway Academy 1.6 miles June 2015
    
Thames Park Secondary School 1.7 miles January 2023
    
Harris Academy Ockendon 1.8 miles February 2024
    
Grays Convent High School 1.8 miles November 2017
    
Ormiston Park Academy 1.9 miles May 2024
    
William Edwards School 2.1 miles November 2023
    
Harris Academy Riverside 2.3 miles February 2022
    
Orsett Heath Academy 2.6 miles October 2023
    
The Gateway Academy 3.3 miles March 2019
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Francisco Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6YE. The nearest is Chafford Hundred Medical Centre, approximately 0.6 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Francisco Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6YE. The nearest is St Clements Dental Suite, approximately 0.9 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Francisco Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6YE. The nearest is Orsett Hospital Minor Injuries Unit - North East London NHS Foundation Trust, approximately 3.6 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Francisco Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6YE. The nearest is Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Chafford Hundred Sainsbury's, approximately 180 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in RM16 6YE

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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