Malpas Road, Grays, RM16 4QX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM16 4QX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.3%	51.8%	1.5%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	49.7%	48.2%	-1.5%	49.0%	-0.8%

Partnership Status

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	32.8%	38.2%	5.4%	37.9%	0.3%
Married: Opposite sex	45.3%	38.6%	-6.7%	44.2%	-5.6%
Separated	3%	5.5%	2.5%	2.2%	3.3%
Divorced	8.6%	9.1%	0.5%	9.1%	0.0%
Widowed	10.3%	8.6%	-1.7%	6.1%	2.5%

Health

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	43%	55.1%	12.1%	48.4%	6.7%
Good health	30.1%	27.6%	-2.5%	33.6%	-6.0%
Fair health	19.9%	13.3%	-6.6%	12.7%	0.6%
Bad health	5.9%	3.7%	-2.2%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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	40.1%	26.8%	-13.3%	18.2%	8.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.8%	11.4%	-5.4%	9.6%	1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.9%	18.6%	2.7%	13.4%	5.2%
Apprenticeship	2.2%	4.5%	2.3%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.6%	14.5%	5.9%	16.9%	-2.4%
Degree or Similar	8.2%	24.1%	15.9%	33.8%	-9.7%
Other	8.2%	0%	-8.2%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0.3%	1%	0.7%	3.1%	-2.1%
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	2.8%	7%	4.2%	2.5%	4.5%
Other Black	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.5%	0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.4%	1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	2%	2.0%	0.8%	1.2%
White	93.7%	84.7%	-9.0%	81.4%	3.3%
Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.7% 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	95.8%	88.7%	-7.1%	83.2%	5.5%
European Union	1.7%	5%	3.3%	6.1%	-1.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	2.1%	3.7%	1.6%	2.7%	1.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.8%	88.4%	-7.4%	83.2%	5.2%
10+ Years	0.3%	8.9%	8.6%	9.8%	-0.9%
5-10 Years	1.4%	2%	0.6%	2.9%	-0.9%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.8%	76.7%	1.1%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Lithuania	2.3%	0.3%	2.0%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Romania	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	15.2%	13.5%	1.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.6%	37.2%	-2.6%
Christian	56.8%	46.2%	10.6%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	2.3%	6.5%	-4.2%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Malpas Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malpas Road was 41.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.9% lower than the Chadwell St Mary average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Malpas Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Chadwell St Mary and the 167th lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,200

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in RM16 4QX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Malpas Road are based on 34 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Thurrock.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Malpas Road, Grays, RM16 4QX

Estimated Average Property Prices for RM16 4QX

Average Price
£357,747

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£357,747

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Malpas Road

Average Price
£360,743

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£360,743

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Malpas Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
23 Malpas Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building	£382,000	2024-10-21	£393,142
12 Malpas Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building	£450,000	2024-05-07	£470,476
21 Malpas Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building	£316,000	2020-07-13	£379,815
5 Malpas Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building	£310,000	2020-06-15	£373,057
20 Malpas Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building	£295,000	2017-11-02	£369,873

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RM16 4QX

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	85
Retired	38
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	11
Unemployed	11
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Construction	17
Human health and social work activities	16
Transport and storage	14
Manufacturing	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Education	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Information and communication	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Real estate activities	2
Other	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Herringham Primary Academy St Mary's Road , Chadwell St Mary RM16 4JX	3out of 4	380 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Herringham Primary School St Mary's Road , Chadwell St Mary RM16 4JX	- not rated	380 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Herringham Junior Community School St Mary's Road , Chadwell St Mary RM16 4JX	- not rated	380 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chadwell St Mary Primary School River View , Chadwell St Mary RM16 4DH	- not rated	951 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chadwell St Mary Primary School River View , Chadwell St Mary RM16 4DH	3out of 4	951 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Gateway Community College Buxton Road, North Site , RM16 2XN	- not rated	1,533 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Torells School Buxton Road , RM16 2XN	- not rated	1,533 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Gateway Academy Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU	3out of 4	1,727 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Orsett Heath Academy Stanford Road , RM16 4DG	3out of 4	2,046 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
St Chad's School St Chad's Road , RM18 8LH	- not rated	2,866 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thurrock and Basildon College Woodview Campus , RM16 2YR	- not rated	1,632 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thurrock College Woodview , RM16 2YR	- not rated	1,632 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Palmer's College Chadwell Road , RM17 5TD	- not rated	1,804 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Treetops Free School Treetops Approach Road , RM16 2WU	3out of 4	1,528 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Treetops School Treetops Approach Road , RM16 2WU	4out of 4	1,650 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU	- not rated	1,650 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
OA - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX	3out of 4	2,866 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Tilbury Pupil Referral Unit Tilbury Pss Base , Jack Lobley Centre RM18 7AX	- not rated	2,867 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Chadwell Arms	Longhouse Road, Chadwell St Mary		217 yd
Akash Tandoori Restaurant	9 Brentwood Road, Chadwell St Mary		873 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Chadwell Working Mens Club	Chadwell St Mary Working Mens Club, River View		1,033 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
King Neptune	2 Defoe Parade, Chadwell St Mary	284 yd
K K Fishbar	3 Brentwood Road, Chadwell St Mary	873 yd
Fireaway Pizza	Fire Away, 7 - 9 Brentwood Road	894 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Express, Chadwell Service Station		873 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Herringham Primary Academy ST. MARYS ROAD	grass pitches	378 yd
Orsett Heath HARDING ROAD	grass pitches	912 yd
Chadwell Rec ORSETT HEATH CRESCENT	grass pitches	1,019 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	203.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of RM16 4QX