Albemarle Close is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM17 5AD is located in the Grays Thurrock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Albemarle Close, Grays, RM17 5AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM17 5PX, RM17 5AH, RM16 2TP, RM17 5AB, RM17 5AJ, RM17 5AL, RM17 5AP, RM16 2TN, RM16 2TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM17 5AD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 53.3% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 48.4% | 46.7% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 33.9% | 39% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 43.5% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 11.2% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3.3% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 51% | 54.4% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 29.9% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 11% | 10.6% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 21.8% | 18.5% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 13.3% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.2% | 14.5% | -7.7% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 16.4% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 28.2% | 14.1% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 5.3% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 11.6% | 6.3% | -5.3% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 82.7% | 70.7% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -10.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 77.8% 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 | 85.1% | 77.8% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 7.9% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 6.3% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 77.8% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 15.7% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 1.2% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0.5% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Sikh | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albemarle Close was 99.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.7% higher than the Grays Thurrock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albemarle Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Grays Thurrock and the 147th highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Albemarle Close, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2015-06-15 | £337,830 |
| 10 Albemarle Close, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2012-04-12 | £384,093 |
| 11 Albemarle Close, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2009-12-18 | £366,211 |
| 12 Albemarle Close, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2006-11-03 | £345,284 |
| 6 Albemarle Close, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2006-01-16 | £338,615 |
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Court Primary School Bark Burr Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6PL | - not rated | 734 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Court Primary School Bark Burr Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6PL | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ward Avenue , RM17 5RW | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ward Avenue , RM17 5RW | - not rated | 787 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stifford Clays Infant School Whitmore Avenue , Stifford Clays RM16 2JA | - not rated | 952 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 470 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grays School Media Arts College Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | - not rated | 470 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| William Edwards School Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Edwards School and Sports College Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurrock and Basildon College Woodview Campus , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 2,513 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock College Woodview , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 2,513 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmer's College Chadwell Road , RM17 5TD | - not rated | 2,550 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| National College for the Creative and Cultural Industries The Backstage Centre , High House Production Park RM19 1RJ | - not rated | 5,416 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Light Christian School Suite 1, Queensgate Centre , Orsett Road RM17 5DF | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Treetops Approach Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 2,384 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 2,384 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Treetops Approach Road , RM16 2WU | 3out of 4 | 2,562 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock Pupil Referral Unit The Culver Centre , Daiglen Drive RM15 5RR | - not rated | 3,467 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 232 yd | |
| Stifford Cafe | 7 Crammavill Street, Stifford Clays | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Treacle Mine | Treacle Mine, Lodge Lane | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh My Cod | The Modern House, Hathaway Road | 693 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs | The Clockhouse, Hathaway Road | 805 yd | |
| HEVSEL | Hevsel Meze & Grill, 10 Crammavill Street | 882 yd | |
| Golden Express | 20 Crammavill Street, Stifford Clays | 882 yd | |
| Mr Pickwicks | 2 Crammavill Street, Stifford Clays | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 6 - 8 Crammavill Street | 882 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Hathaway Academy HATHAWAY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
| Long Lane Recreation Ground GODDARD ROAD | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Tudor Court Primary School BARK BURR ROAD | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Stifford Clays Primary School WHITMORE AVENUE | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Thurrock Lawn Tennis Club MONTGOMERY CLOSE | tennis courts | 958 yd |
| Treetops School (Closed) Dell Road | grass pitches | 995 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 | 63.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.