Malthouse Drive is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM17 5FA is located in the Grays Riverside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 2018-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Malthouse Drive, Grays, RM17 5FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM17 5YB, RM17 5YQ, RM17 5FG, RM17 5XX, RM17 5YG, RM17 5FH, RM17 5BF, RM17 5YX, RM17 5YN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM17 5FA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 50.4% | 4.3% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 53.9% | 49.6% | -4.3% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RM17 5FA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.8% | 34.1% | -6.7% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 57.2% | 15.3% | 44.2% | 13.0% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 4.6% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.2% | 60.5% | 15.3% | 48.4% | 12.1% |
| Good health | 40% | 31.3% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 6.6% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22% | 15.9% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 6.9% | -12.1% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 12.7% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 48.7% | 22.3% | 33.8% | 14.9% |
| Other | 7.2% | 4.3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.9% 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% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 8.1% | 12.7% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 9.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 5% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 8.1% | 14.9% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 12.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 78.2% | 38.9% | -39.3% | 81.4% | -42.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 51% 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 | 76.6% | 51% | -25.6% | 83.2% | -32.2% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 16% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 7.8% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 21.4% | 15.7% | 5.6% | 15.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.2% | 51% | -25.2% | 83.2% | -32.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 31.6% | 29.0% | 9.8% | 21.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 11.8% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 2.8% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 2.8% | -4.8% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 8.6% | 1.2% | 7.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.3% | 37.2% | -18.9% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Hindu | 9.2% | 1.7% | 7.5% |
| Muslim | 15.9% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malthouse Drive was 265.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.9% higher than the Grays Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Malthouse Drive has the 7th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Grays Riverside and the 25th highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Malthouse Drive, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, a newly built property | £335,000 | 2019-07-31 | £416,327 |
| 8 Malthouse Drive, Grays, Thurrock Detached, a newly built property | £375,000 | 2019-06-28 | £456,725 |
| 78 Malthouse Drive, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £345,000 | 2019-06-28 | £431,358 |
| 82 Malthouse Drive, Grays, Thurrock Detached, a newly built property | £380,000 | 2019-06-28 | £462,814 |
| 86 Malthouse Drive, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, a newly built property | £345,000 | 2019-05-31 | £430,379 |
RM17 5FA 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 | 161 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 52 |
| Transport and storage | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,957 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stifford Primary School Parker Road , RM17 5YN | - not rated | 487 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Castle Academy Parker Road , RM17 5YN | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Hill Primary and Pre School Dell Road , RM17 5JZ | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Hill Academy Bradleigh Avenue , RM17 5UT | 4out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Hill Junior School Bradleigh Avenue , RM17 5UT | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Park Secondary School Chadwell Road , RM17 5FP | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grays School Media Arts College Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,940 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock and Basildon College Woodview Campus , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 3,100 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock College Woodview , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 3,100 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| National College for the Creative and Cultural Industries The Backstage Centre , High House Production Park RM19 1RJ | - not rated | 4,647 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 | 4,861 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 | 638 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Treetops Approach Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 3,431 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 3,431 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 3,563 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tilbury Pupil Referral Unit Tilbury Pss Base , Jack Lobley Centre RM18 7AX | - not rated | 3,573 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izgara Meze Restaurant | 7 - 9 George Street, Grays | 518 yd | |
| Coffee Station | Grays Railway Station, Station Approach | 529 yd | |
| KFC | 6 - 8 High Street, Grays | 531 yd | |
| LuLu Cakes And Bake | Lulu Cakes And Bakes, 20 High Street | 532 yd | |
| Hannah's Bakeries | Hannah's Bakeries Ltd, 21 High Street | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banjo's Bar | Banjo's, 54 - 60 Maidstone Road | 291 yd | |
| Rozee Bar Group - The Wharf | The Wharf, Wharf Road South | 350 yd | |
| Courtyard Inn | The Courtyard Inn, 7 Clarence Road | 652 yd | |
| The Theobald Arms | Kings Walk, Grays | 690 yd | |
| The White Hart | Kings Walk, Grays | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man Must Wack | 146 London Road, Grays | 226 yd | |
| Lezet | 206 London Road, Grays | 395 yd | |
| Metro's | Morleys, 26 High Street | 518 yd | |
| Gurkha Cookhouse | 3 Station Approach, Grays | 529 yd | |
| Dhillons | Dhillon's Fish Bar, 12 High Street | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Gmbh And Co | Aldi, Unit A | 65 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket | Morrisons, London Road | 401 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Grays Shopping Centre, High Street | 662 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont Castle Academy PARKER ROAD | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Changes Gym (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| Grays Athletic Football Club (Closed) Bridge Road | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 360 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.