Ludlow Place is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM17 5AS 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 Ludlow Place, Grays, RM17 5AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM17 5LN, RM17 5PU, RM17 5AN, RM16 2TS, RM17 5AJ, RM17 5LW, RM16 2UD, RM17 5PT, RM17 5AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM17 5AS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 49.5% | 48.2% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51.8% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 33.2% | 40.1% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 45.8% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 7% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 49.5% | 44.1% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 38% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 10.2% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 25.4% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 14.8% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 15.1% | -6.2% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 13.7% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 21.5% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 10% | 3.5% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.7% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 82.8% | 77.6% | -5.2% | 81.4% | -3.8% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 85.7% | 79.6% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 4.4% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.2% | 78.9% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 17% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 1.1% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 0% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ludlow Place was 40.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.5% lower than the Grays Thurrock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ludlow Place has the 20th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Grays Thurrock and the 164th lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Ludlow Place, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2014-12-17 | £389,844 |
| 2 Ludlow Place, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2007-10-05 | £385,503 |
| 5 Ludlow Place, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2007-08-17 | £336,248 |
| 1 Ludlow Place, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2004-10-22 | £346,687 |
| 6 Ludlow Place, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2004-03-12 | £304,163 |
RM17 5AS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 619 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Court Primary School Bark Burr Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6PL | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stifford Clays Primary School Whitmore Avenue , Stifford Clays RM16 2ST | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Hill Academy Bradleigh Avenue , RM17 5UT | 4out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deneholm Primary School Culford Road , Little Thurrock RM16 2SS | 3out of 4 | 1,175 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 | 323 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| William Edwards School Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH | - not rated | 1,944 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 1,980 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 | 2,321 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 2,506 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 3,921 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 4,386 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 | 492 yd | |
| Caramela Desserts | Stag & Fawn Homeware, 77 Lodge Lane | 932 yd | |
| Stifford Cafe | 7 Crammavill Street, Stifford Clays | 943 yd | |
| Hannah's Bakery | Hannah's Bakeries, 61 Lodge Lane | 984 yd | |
| Bombay | Bombay Tandoori, 55 Lodge Lane | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Treacle Mine | Treacle Mine, Lodge Lane | 751 yd | |
| RAFA Club | Royal Air Forces Association, 61 Southend Road | 975 yd | |
| The Oak At Sockets Heath | The Oak, Lodge Lane | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh My Cod | The Modern House, Hathaway Road | 469 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs | The Clockhouse, Hathaway Road | 582 yd | |
| Chen's Garden | 73 Lodge Lane, Grays | 944 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 53 Lodge Lane, Grays | 1,001 yd | |
| Grays Xpress | 69 Lodge Lane, Grays | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 6 - 8 Crammavill Street | 1,008 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 30 - 34 Southend Road | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Hathaway Academy HATHAWAY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 182 yd |
| Treetops School (Closed) Dell Road | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Long Lane Recreation Ground GODDARD ROAD | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Thurrock Lawn Tennis Club MONTGOMERY CLOSE | tennis courts | 892 yd |
| Tudor Court Primary School BARK BURR ROAD | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Grays Convent High School COLLEGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Deneholm Primary School CULFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 131.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.