RM16 2QB

a postcode in Thurrock

Introduced in January 1980

RM16 2QB	Normal (geographic) postcodes	Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with RM16 2QB

Long Lane - 29 properties, USRN 40500833

Unnamed road - 1 property, USRN 40501941

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.4957 / 51°29'44"N

Longitude: 0.3384 / 0°20'18"E

UTM Reference: 31U 315251 5708304

OS Easting: 562422

OS Northing: 180004

OS Grid: TQ624800

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR NLY.2F1

Mapcode Global: VHHNP.TN8S

Open Location Code: 9F32F8WQ+79

Maidenhead Locator System: JO01el08

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: A1

major urban conurbation
a very large city or conurbation

ONS Population Classification: 5b2

Ethnically Diverse Suburb-an Professionals
Suburban Professionals
Established Multi-Ethnic Suburbs

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 21381 / 32844

7th decile
somewhat less deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for RM16 2QB on Friday 3 July 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light)	02:49
Civil twilight begins (Dawn)	04:00
Sunrise	04:47
Transit (sun is at its highest)	13:02
Sunset	21:18
Civil twilight ends (Dusk)	22:05
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall)	23:16

Hours of daylight today	04:17 to 21:48
Hours of darkness tonight (lighting-up time)	21:48 to 04:18
Moon Phase	Waning Gibbous
Moon Sets	07:09
Moon Rises	22:14

For a full sun and moon calendar for RM16 2QB, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in RM16 2QB

Date	Address	Property Type	Tenure	Price
5 April 2022	247 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Semi-detached	Freehold	£650,000
27 August 2021	251 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Semi-detached	Freehold	£500,000
19 March 2021	228 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Semi-detached	Freehold	£377,000
9 December 2020	255 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Semi-detached	Freehold	£550,000
3 April 2020	258 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Detached	Freehold	£400,000
19 September 2019	240 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Semi-detached	Freehold	£325,000
4 August 2017	222 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Semi-detached	Freehold	£479,995
1 June 2017	232 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Semi-detached	Freehold	£277,000
18 November 2016	228 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Semi-detached	Freehold	£327,000
3 July 2015	224 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Semi-detached	Freehold	£310,000
12 September 2014	254 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Semi-detached	Freehold	£327,000
12 December 2013	246 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Semi-detached	Freehold	£222,750
22 March 2013	247 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Semi-detached	Freehold	£235,000
24 October 2011	253 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£290,000
20 September 2011	242 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Semi-detached	Freehold	£230,000
16 February 2007	236 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Semi-detached	Freehold	£232,000
6 October 2006	222 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Semi-detached	Freehold	£222,500
22 June 2005	228 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Semi-detached	Freehold	£184,995
30 September 2004	254 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Semi-detached	Freehold	£187,500
15 July 2004	244 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Semi-detached	Freehold	£204,000
22 March 2004	242 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Detached	Freehold	£230,000
13 February 2004	249 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£270,000
15 January 2004	250 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Semi-detached	Freehold	£202,000
8 August 2003	255 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Semi-detached	Freehold	£178,000
8 August 2003	234 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Semi-detached	Freehold	£163,000
28 February 2003	258 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Detached	Freehold	£100,000
20 December 2002	240 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Semi-detached	Freehold	£169,995
31 May 2002	230 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Semi-detached	Freehold	£158,500
26 July 2001	234 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Semi-detached	Freehold	£98,000
31 January 2001	258 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Detached	Freehold	£125,000
21 December 2000	252 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Semi-detached	Freehold	£141,500
5 June 2000	254 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Semi-detached	Freehold	£117,500
10 December 1999	245 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Semi-detached	Freehold	£119,995
8 November 1999	236 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Semi-detached	Freehold	£69,950
9 September 1999	249 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£118,500
29 January 1999	250 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Semi-detached	Freehold	£66,000
18 December 1998	224 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Detached	Freehold	£103,000
8 August 1997	254 Long Lane, Grays RM16 2QB	Semi-detached	Freehold	£59,000

Key to property sale icons:

	First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
	Subsequent sale of existing property.
	Standard sale at market value to private individual.
	Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for RM16 2QB

United Kingdom Parliament

Constituency

Thurrock

MP

Jennifer Craft Labour

Thurrock Borough Council

Unitary Authority ward (UTW)

Little Thurrock Blackshots

Councillors

Ben Maney Conservative

Michael Fletcher Labour

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for RM16 2QB

Code	Name	Data Type	Data Theme	Active Since	Data Owner
E00080717		Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 January 2009	ONS
E01015966	Thurrock 010D	Lower layer Super Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 February 2004	ONS
E02003305	Thurrock 010	Middle layer Super Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 August 2004	ONS
E05002237	Little Thurrock Blackshots	Electoral Wards/Divisions	Administrative/Electoral	1 January 2009	DLUHC
E06000034	Thurrock	Unitary Authorities	Administrative	1 January 2009	DLUHC
E12000006	East of England	Regions	Administrative	1 January 2009	DLUHC
E14001546	Thurrock	Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies	Electoral	4 July 2024	LGBC
E23000028	Essex	Police Force Areas	Other	1 January 2009	Home Office
E30000234	London	Travel to Work Areas	Other	31 July 2015	ONS
E33025488		Workplace Zones	Census	31 December 2011	ONS
E37000056	South East	Local Enterprise Partnerships	Other	1 April 2020	BEIS
E38000185	NHS Mid and South Essex ICB - 07G	Sub Integrated Care Board Locations	Health	1 July 2022	ODS
E40000007	East of England	NHS England Regions	Health	1 April 2019	ODS
E43000029	Thurrock, unparished area	Non-Civil Parished Areas	Census	31 December 2011	ONS
E54000026	NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board	Integrated Care Boards	Health	1 July 2022	ODS
E56000035	East of England	Cancer Alliances	Health	1 April 2024	NHS England
E63012071	Grays	Built Up Areas	Census	17 April 2024	OS
E65000001	England Non-National Park Area	England Non-National Park Area	Census	27 February 2023	ONS
E92000001	England	Country	Administrative	1 January 2009	ONS

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