Marlborough Close is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM16 2SU is located in the Little Thurrock Blackshots electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marlborough Close, Grays, RM16 2SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM16 2SX, RM16 2RP, RM16 2RL, RM16 2XL, RM16 2RS, RM16 2RT, RM16 2SH, RM16 2SA, RM16 2XP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM16 2SU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.2% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.8% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 29.1% | 37% | 7.9% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 48.9% | -7.2% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 9.1% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.7% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 46.8% | 45.3% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 41.6% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 15% | 9.7% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 27.3% | 22.3% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 11.9% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 14.4% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 4% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 18.7% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 23.4% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 6.2% | 5.4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 3.6% | -1.9% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 87.9% | 82.7% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 93.9% | 87.8% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 88.4% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0.9% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 58.7% | 46.2% | 12.5% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlborough Close was 50.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.6% lower than the Little Thurrock Blackshots average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marlborough Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Little Thurrock Blackshots and the 224th lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 151.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Marlborough Close, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £543,000 | 2025-03-31 | £543,571 |
| 50 Marlborough Close, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-02-14 | £427,813 |
| 56 Marlborough Close, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-08-20 | £558,209 |
| 31 Marlborough Close, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £403,000 | 2022-02-25 | £431,219 |
| 60 Marlborough Close, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £427,500 | 2021-09-27 | £472,424 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deneholm Primary School Culford Road , Little Thurrock RM16 2SS | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ward Avenue , RM17 5RW | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Thurrock Primary School Rectory Road , RM17 5SW | 1out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stifford Clays Primary School Whitmore Avenue , Stifford Clays RM16 2ST | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Hill Academy Bradleigh Avenue , RM17 5UT | 4out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 549 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Edwards School Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,604 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 3,634 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 4,885 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caramela Desserts | Stag & Fawn Homeware, 77 Lodge Lane | 392 yd | |
| Blackshots Waters Edge Cafe | Waters Edge Cafe, Blackshots Leisure Centre | 406 yd | |
| Hannah's Bakery | Hannah's Bakeries, 61 Lodge Lane | 423 yd | |
| Bombay | Bombay Tandoori, 55 Lodge Lane | 437 yd | |
| Cafe Lodge | 75 Lodge Lane, Grays | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oak At Sockets Heath | The Oak, Lodge Lane | 437 yd | |
| RAFA Club | Royal Air Forces Association, 61 Southend Road | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chen's Garden | 73 Lodge Lane, Grays | 399 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 53 Lodge Lane, Grays | 437 yd | |
| Grays Xpress | 69 Lodge Lane, Grays | 437 yd | |
| Munchkings Fish And Chips | Munchkings, 43 Lodge Lane | 437 yd | |
| Agra Tandori | Agra Tandoori, 49B Lodge Lane | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | The Co-operative Food, 65 - 67 Lodge Lane | 538 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 30 - 34 Southend Road | 852 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 6 - 8 Crammavill Street | 905 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thurrock Lawn Tennis Club MONTGOMERY CLOSE | tennis courts | 356 yd |
| Deneholm Primary School CULFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Impulse Leisure (Blackshots) BLACKSHOTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 566 yd |
| The Hathaway Academy HATHAWAY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| King George'S Field (Blackshott) BLACKSHOTS LANE | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Thurrock Athletics Stadium Blackshots Lane | athletics tracks | 850 yd |
| Stifford Clays Primary School WHITMORE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 184.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.