Lenthall Avenue is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM17 5AR 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 Lenthall Avenue, Grays, RM17 5AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM17 5AW, RM17 5AP, RM17 5AL, RM17 5QR, RM17 5QW, RM17 5AT, RM17 5AJ, RM17 5AN, RM17 5QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM17 5AR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 50.7% | 48.6% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 49.3% | 51.4% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 35.2% | 33.2% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 39.5% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 14.3% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 10.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 | 42.7% | 46% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 32% | 28.8% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 16.9% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 7.6% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 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.
In the area around RM17 5AR this area, 35% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.2% | 35% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 16.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 10.8% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 12.6% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 11.7% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 23.3% | 13.0% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.3% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 6.7% | 8% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 83.7% | 83.2% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 80.4% 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 | 86% | 80.4% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 6.9% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 6% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 80.4% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 15.3% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 1.8% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 2.5% | -5.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lenthall Avenue was 110.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.1% higher than the Grays Thurrock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lenthall Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Grays Thurrock and the 118th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Lenthall Avenue, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-08-01 | £395,404 |
| 68 Lenthall Avenue, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2018-08-31 | £324,000 |
| 69 Lenthall Avenue, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2018-03-29 | £381,358 |
| 77 Lenthall Avenue, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2010-07-23 | £342,611 |
| 76 Lenthall Avenue, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2007-09-14 | £358,409 |
RM17 5AR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Court Primary School Bark Burr Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6PL | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ward Avenue , RM17 5RW | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stifford Clays Primary School Whitmore Avenue , Stifford Clays RM16 2ST | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Hill Academy Bradleigh Avenue , RM17 5UT | 4out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deneholm Primary School Culford Road , Little Thurrock RM16 2SS | 3out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 557 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| William Edwards School Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH | - not rated | 2,213 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 | 2,589 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 2,775 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 4,067 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 4,209 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 | 344 yd | |
| Stifford Cafe | 7 Crammavill Street, Stifford Clays | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Treacle Mine | Treacle Mine, Lodge Lane | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh My Cod | The Modern House, Hathaway Road | 454 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs | The Clockhouse, Hathaway Road | 559 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Hathaway Academy HATHAWAY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| Tudor Court Primary School BARK BURR ROAD | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Treetops School (Closed) Dell Road | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Long Lane Recreation Ground GODDARD ROAD | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Grays Convent High School COLLEGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,003 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 338.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.