Lodge Lane is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM16 2UD is located in the Stifford Clays electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lodge Lane, Grays, RM16 2UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM17 5PT, RM16 2TB, RM16 2TA, RM16 2TS, RM17 5LN, RM17 5PU, RM16 2UL, RM17 5PS, RM17 5AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM16 2UD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 48.8% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 50.6% | 51.2% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RM16 2UD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.1% | 26.7% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.4% | 59.8% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 15.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.8% | 51.1% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 32.7% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 11.6% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 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 | 23.3% | 24.3% | 1.0% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 14.2% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 10.1% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 16.4% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 25% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 10.7% | 4.3% | -6.4% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 83.1% | 81.8% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 90.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 90.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 3.3% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 90.5% | 90.6% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.6% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 0% | -8.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lodge Lane was 88.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.1% higher than the Grays Thurrock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lodge Lane has the 12th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Grays Thurrock and the 161st highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 252.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140 Lodge Lane, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-11-22 | £475,010 |
| 150 Lodge Lane, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-04-05 | £524,116 |
| 144 Lodge Lane, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £383,000 | 2020-07-20 | £436,144 |
| 142 Lodge Lane, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-07-10 | £427,033 |
| 134 Lodge Lane, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2018-09-03 | £599,322 |
RM16 2UD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ward Avenue , RM17 5RW | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deneholm Primary School Culford Road , Little Thurrock RM16 2SS | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stifford Clays Primary School Whitmore Avenue , Stifford Clays RM16 2ST | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Court Primary School Bark Burr Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6PL | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Hill Academy Bradleigh Avenue , RM17 5UT | 4out of 4 | 1,133 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 | 217 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| William Edwards School Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH | - not rated | 1,742 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 2,046 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 | 2,122 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 2,305 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 3,823 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 4,522 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brothers Fish Bar | Oceans Fish Bar, 207 Lenthall Avenue | 654 yd | |
| Caramela Desserts | Stag & Fawn Homeware, 77 Lodge Lane | 747 yd | |
| Hannah's Bakery | Hannah's Bakeries, 61 Lodge Lane | 799 yd | |
| Bombay | Bombay Tandoori, 55 Lodge Lane | 816 yd | |
| Cafe Lodge | 75 Lodge Lane, Grays | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oak At Sockets Heath | The Oak, Lodge Lane | 816 yd | |
| RAFA Club | Royal Air Forces Association, 61 Southend Road | 861 yd | |
| The Treacle Mine | Treacle Mine, Lodge Lane | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh My Cod | The Modern House, Hathaway Road | 574 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs | The Clockhouse, Hathaway Road | 677 yd | |
| Chen's Garden | 73 Lodge Lane, Grays | 759 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 53 Lodge Lane, Grays | 816 yd | |
| Grays Xpress | 69 Lodge Lane, Grays | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 30 - 34 Southend Road | 909 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 6 - 8 Crammavill Street | 931 yd | |
| Co-op Food | The Co-operative Food, 65 - 67 Lodge Lane | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Hathaway Academy HATHAWAY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 139 yd |
| Thurrock Lawn Tennis Club MONTGOMERY CLOSE | tennis courts | 714 yd |
| Treetops School (Closed) Dell Road | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Deneholm Primary School CULFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Grays Convent High School COLLEGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Long Lane Recreation Ground GODDARD ROAD | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Stifford Clays Primary School WHITMORE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,071 yd |
| Impulse Leisure (Blackshots) BLACKSHOTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,088 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 | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 246.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.