Orsett Road is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM17 5EB is located in the Grays Riverside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM17 6QD, RM17 5EH, RM17 5DS, RM17 5HJ, RM17 6PY, RM17 5DL, RM17 6QQ, RM17 5HF, RM17 5DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM17 5EB is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population 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 | 49.9% | 46.6% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 50.1% | 53.4% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RM17 5EB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.5% | 46.2% | 12.7% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 34.4% | -12.4% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 11.5% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 51.3% | 46.6% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 35% | 36.7% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 11.6% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 21.9% | 22.9% | 1.0% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 11.4% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 8.2% | -9.1% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 15.4% | 8.6% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 30.7% | 14.9% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 15.8% | 6.4% | -9.4% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.7% 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 | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 12.8% | 7.2% | -5.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Black African | 8.7% | 5% | -3.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 63% | 65.7% | 2.7% | 81.4% | -15.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, just 44% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49% | 44% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -39.2% |
| European Union | 18.1% | 32.8% | 14.7% | 6.1% | 26.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 9.3% | 4.5% | -4.8% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.2% | 14.6% | -4.6% | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.7% | 44.1% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -39.1% |
| 10+ Years | 8.5% | 26.1% | 17.6% | 9.8% | 16.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 27.1% | 14% | -13.1% | 2.9% | 11.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 10.4% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.7% | 76.7% | -34.0% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| Poland | 6.7% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Romania | 12.1% | 0.9% | 11.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.2% | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.7% | 37.2% | -12.5% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orsett Road was 384.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 110.9% higher than the Grays Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orsett Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Grays Riverside and the 16th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 187.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Orsett Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2018-08-01 | £345,018 |
| 36 Orsett Road, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2007-11-01 | £580,805 |
| 36 Orsett Road, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2000-10-20 | £508,052 |
RM17 5EB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in RM17 5EB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfleet Nursery School 140 London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JS | 4out of 4 | 4,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry Hill Academy Bradleigh Avenue , RM17 5UT | 4out of 4 | 609 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ward Avenue , RM17 5RW | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Castle Academy Parker Road , RM17 5YN | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thameside Primary School Manor Road , RM17 6EF | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Thurrock Primary School Rectory Road , RM17 5SW | 1out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 618 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 2,358 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH | - not rated | 2,688 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 | 2,810 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 3,026 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 3,105 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 5,271 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | New Delhi Restaurant, 53 - 55 Orsett Road | 67 yd | |
| Grays Cafe Pie And Mash | 19 Orsett Road, Grays | 67 yd | |
| Desi Indian Dining Club | Desi, 59 Orsett Road | 72 yd | |
| China Phoenix | 57 Orsett Road, Grays | 72 yd | |
| Grays Baptist Church | Orsett Road, Grays | 75 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Inn | The Courtyard Inn, 7 Clarence Road | 181 yd | |
| Banjo's Bar | Banjo's, 54 - 60 Maidstone Road | 488 yd | |
| St Thomas Catholic Club | St Thomas Of Canterbury Church, East Thurrock Road | 608 yd | |
| The Theobald Arms | Kings Walk, Grays | 635 yd | |
| The White Hart | Kings Walk, Grays | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Pizza | Farm Pizza Grays Ltd, 7 Derby Road | 40 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 56 Orsett Road, Grays | 60 yd | |
| Laredos Suya Grill | Yemjoys, 25 Orsett Road | 66 yd | |
| Turkish Best Kebabs | 39 Orsett Road, Grays | 67 yd | |
| Gopiz | 8 Cromwell Road, Grays | 89 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 31 Grays Shopping Centre, High Street | 247 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket | Morrisons, London Road | 363 yd | |
| Aldi Gmbh And Co | Aldi, Unit A | 724 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 30 - 34 Southend Road | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grays Athletic Football Club (Closed) Bridge Road | grass pitches | 466 yd |
| Changes Gym (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 496 yd |
| Grays Convent High School COLLEGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Treetops School (Closed) Dell Road | grass pitches | 647 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 | 25.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.