Orsett Road is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM17 5ET 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 5ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM17 5ES, RM17 5EU, RM17 5HA, RM17 5EL, RM17 5JY, RM17 6DB, RM17 5JL, RM17 5JP, RM17 5HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM17 5ET 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 5ET 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 Orsett Road, Grays, Thurrock Other, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-06-28 | £471,907 |
| 130 Orsett Road, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2022-05-13 | £539,953 |
| 132 Orsett Road, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2020-10-02 | £557,494 |
| 138 Orsett Road, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £518,000 | 2019-02-27 | £618,564 |
| 114 Orsett Road, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2018-12-11 | £469,217 |
| 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 | 4,785 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 | 209 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Hill Academy Bradleigh Avenue , RM17 5UT | 4out of 4 | 260 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Hill Junior School Bradleigh Avenue , RM17 5UT | - not rated | 260 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ward Avenue , RM17 5RW | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ward Avenue , RM17 5RW | - not rated | 779 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 | 356 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School Chadwell Road , RM17 5FP | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grays School Media Arts College Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Stanford Road , RM16 4DG | 3out of 4 | 2,319 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 | 1,895 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock and Basildon College Woodview Campus , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 2,052 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock College Woodview , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 2,052 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 | 435 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Treetops Approach Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 2,431 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 2,431 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Treetops Approach Road , RM16 2WU | 3out of 4 | 2,647 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 2,799 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 | 256 yd | |
| China Phoenix | 57 Orsett Road, Grays | 256 yd | |
| New Delhi | New Delhi Restaurant, 53 - 55 Orsett Road | 259 yd | |
| Memel | Memel Ltd, 4 Cromwell Road | 280 yd | |
| Grays Cafe Pie And Mash | 19 Orsett Road, Grays | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Inn | The Courtyard Inn, 7 Clarence Road | 469 yd | |
| St Thomas Catholic Club | St Thomas Of Canterbury Church, East Thurrock Road | 497 yd | |
| The Traitors Gate | Traitors Gate, 40 - 42 Broadway | 754 yd | |
| Banjo's Bar | Banjo's, 54 - 60 Maidstone Road | 802 yd | |
| RAFA Club | Royal Air Forces Association, 61 Southend Road | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of Nigeria | 43 Bedford Road, Grays | 244 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 56 Orsett Road, Grays | 255 yd | |
| Gopiz | 8 Cromwell Road, Grays | 278 yd | |
| New World | 140 Clarence Road, Grays | 280 yd | |
| Farm Pizza | Farm Pizza Grays Ltd, 7 Derby Road | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 31 Grays Shopping Centre, High Street | 516 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket | Morrisons, London Road | 677 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 30 - 34 Southend Road | 775 yd | |
| Aldi Gmbh And Co | Aldi, Unit A | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grays Convent High School COLLEGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 354 yd |
| Grays Athletic Football Club (Closed) Bridge Road | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Treetops School (Closed) Dell Road | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Changes Gym (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 773 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 | 127.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.