Orsett Road is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM17 5ES 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 5ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM17 5HA, RM17 5EL, RM17 5ET, RM17 5JL, RM17 5EU, RM17 5JY, RM17 5HH, RM17 6QZ, RM17 5JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM17 5ES is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.1% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.9% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 40.8% | 33.9% | -6.9% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 41.1% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 0.8% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 11.1% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3% | 12.5% | 9.5% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
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 | 45.2% | 45.6% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 35% | 30.3% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 13.7% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 7.5% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 5ES this area, 30.1% 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 | 26.6% | 30.1% | 3.5% | 18.2% | 11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 11.1% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 10.3% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 15.3% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 24% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 9.7% | 4.2% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% 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 | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 1.8% | -5.0% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 5.5% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 71.5% | 74.1% | 2.6% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 63.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 63.6% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 17.8% | 11.0% | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 8.2% | -2.0% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.1% | 63.6% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 16.4% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 8.2% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 5.9% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 5.9% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.2% | 76.7% | -17.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27% | 37.2% | -10.2% |
| Christian | 50.1% | 46.2% | 3.9% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orsett Road was 156.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.6% lower than the Grays Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orsett Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Grays Riverside and the 76th highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 Orsett Road, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2018-10-19 | £496,387 |
| 112 Orsett Road, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2005-08-16 | £517,049 |
| 110 Orsett Road, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2005-02-24 | £528,132 |
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Other | 24 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 4,780 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry Hill Primary and Pre School Dell Road , RM17 5JZ | - not rated | 227 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Hill Academy Bradleigh Avenue , RM17 5UT | 4out of 4 | 311 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Hill Junior School Bradleigh Avenue , RM17 5UT | - not rated | 311 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ward Avenue , RM17 5RW | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ward Avenue , RM17 5RW | - not rated | 806 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School Chadwell Road , RM17 5FP | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grays School Media Arts College Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Stanford Road , RM16 4DG | 3out of 4 | 2,377 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer's College Chadwell Road , RM17 5TD | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock and Basildon College Woodview Campus , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 2,115 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock College Woodview , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 2,115 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkerden Church of England Academy Colyer Drive , DA10 1HN | - not rated | 5,455 yd | Free schools | Yes | 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 | 373 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Treetops Approach Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 2,492 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 2,492 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Treetops Approach Road , RM16 2WU | 3out of 4 | 2,708 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 2,833 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desi Indian Dining Club | Desi, 59 Orsett Road | 194 yd | |
| China Phoenix | 57 Orsett Road, Grays | 194 yd | |
| New Delhi | New Delhi Restaurant, 53 - 55 Orsett Road | 197 yd | |
| Memel | Memel Ltd, 4 Cromwell Road | 219 yd | |
| Grays Cafe Pie And Mash | 19 Orsett Road, Grays | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Inn | The Courtyard Inn, 7 Clarence Road | 409 yd | |
| St Thomas Catholic Club | St Thomas Of Canterbury Church, East Thurrock Road | 508 yd | |
| Banjo's Bar | Banjo's, 54 - 60 Maidstone Road | 739 yd | |
| The Traitors Gate | Traitors Gate, 40 - 42 Broadway | 784 yd | |
| The Theobald Arms | Kings Walk, Grays | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of Nigeria | 43 Bedford Road, Grays | 187 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 56 Orsett Road, Grays | 192 yd | |
| Gopiz | 8 Cromwell Road, Grays | 217 yd | |
| New World | 140 Clarence Road, Grays | 267 yd | |
| Farm Pizza | Farm Pizza Grays Ltd, 7 Derby Road | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 31 Grays Shopping Centre, High Street | 459 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket | Morrisons, London Road | 615 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 30 - 34 Southend Road | 834 yd | |
| Aldi Gmbh And Co | Aldi, Unit A | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grays Convent High School COLLEGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 394 yd |
| Grays Athletic Football Club (Closed) Bridge Road | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Treetops School (Closed) Dell Road | grass pitches | 522 yd |
| Changes Gym (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 716 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.