Orsett Road is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM17 5HA 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 Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM17 5ES, RM17 5JL, RM17 5EL, RM17 5JY, RM17 5ET, RM17 5HH, RM17 5JP, RM17 5JN, RM17 5EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM17 5HA is primarily male, with 54.9% 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 | 48.6% | 45.1% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -5.9% |
| Male | 51.4% | 54.9% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 5.9% |
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 5HA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% 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 | 44.8% | 47.1% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 36.8% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 9.2% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 48.3% | 50.6% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 36% | 34.8% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 11.5% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 26.9% | 21.3% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 15.2% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 11.5% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 11.5% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 30.7% | 14.7% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 9.9% | 3.7% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60% 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 | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 11.6% | 10.6% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 9.0% |
| Black African | 9.5% | 8.8% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 59.2% | 60% | 0.8% | 81.4% | -21.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 56.2% 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 | 66.1% | 56.2% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -27.0% |
| European Union | 11.6% | 22.1% | 10.5% | 6.1% | 16.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 6.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.6% | 9.7% | -2.9% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.4% | 56.3% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 18.8% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.2% | 11.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 7.5% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 5.5% | -5.6% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.9% | 76.7% | -27.8% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 9.7% | 0.9% | 8.8% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.3% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 16% | 6.5% | 9.5% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orsett Road was 137.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.6% lower than the Grays Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orsett Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Grays Riverside and the 79th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Orsett Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-11-12 | £303,750 |
| 103 Orsett Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2019-10-24 | £372,921 |
| 97 Orsett Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £211,500 | 2014-06-17 | £383,541 |
| 97 Orsett Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2007-11-02 | £351,651 |
| 93 Orsett Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2006-07-25 | £505,198 |
RM17 5HA 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 | 143 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 4,926 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 | 369 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ward Avenue , RM17 5RW | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thameside Primary School Manor Road , RM17 6EF | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Castle Academy Parker Road , RM17 5YN | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Thurrock Primary School Rectory Road , RM17 5SW | 1out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 400 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 810 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH | - not rated | 2,446 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 2,536 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,568 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 2,784 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 3,017 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 5,294 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desi Indian Dining Club | Desi, 59 Orsett Road | 178 yd | |
| China Phoenix | 57 Orsett Road, Grays | 178 yd | |
| New Delhi | New Delhi Restaurant, 53 - 55 Orsett Road | 182 yd | |
| Memel | Memel Ltd, 4 Cromwell Road | 196 yd | |
| Grays Cafe Pie And Mash | 19 Orsett Road, Grays | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Inn | The Courtyard Inn, 7 Clarence Road | 412 yd | |
| St Thomas Catholic Club | St Thomas Of Canterbury Church, East Thurrock Road | 555 yd | |
| Banjo's Bar | Banjo's, 54 - 60 Maidstone Road | 727 yd | |
| The Traitors Gate | Traitors Gate, 40 - 42 Broadway | 830 yd | |
| The Theobald Arms | Kings Walk, Grays | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 56 Orsett Road, Grays | 186 yd | |
| Gopiz | 8 Cromwell Road, Grays | 194 yd | |
| Taste Of Nigeria | 43 Bedford Road, Grays | 201 yd | |
| Farm Pizza | Farm Pizza Grays Ltd, 7 Derby Road | 266 yd | |
| Laredos Suya Grill | Yemjoys, 25 Orsett Road | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 31 Grays Shopping Centre, High Street | 467 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket | Morrisons, London Road | 603 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 30 - 34 Southend Road | 833 yd | |
| Aldi Gmbh And Co | Aldi, Unit A | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grays Convent High School COLLEGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 374 yd |
| Treetops School (Closed) Dell Road | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Grays Athletic Football Club (Closed) Bridge Road | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Changes Gym (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 724 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 | 98.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.