Curling Lane is in Badgers Dene, Grays and in Thurrock district. RM17 5JJ is located in the Grays Riverside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Curling Lane, Badgers Dene, Grays, RM17 5JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM17 5JQ, RM17 5XL, RM17 5JD, RM17 5JH, RM17 5EF, RM17 5JG, RM17 5JB, RM17 5JF, RM17 5HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM17 5JJ is primarily male, with 53.7% 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 | 50.2% | 46.3% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 49.8% | 53.7% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 5JJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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 | 34.4% | 34.4% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 52.4% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 9.4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 52.5% | 60.8% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 12.4% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 26.4% | -9.3% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 9.9% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 18.9% | 19.2% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 10.3% | -9.0% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 10.7% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 16.4% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 35.5% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 8.2% | 15.8% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 82% | 70.6% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -10.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
In this area, 64.5% 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 | 83.1% | 64.5% | -18.6% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 17.2% | 12.1% | 6.1% | 11.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 9.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 4% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.1% | 64.7% | -18.4% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 23.9% | 21.5% | 9.8% | 14.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 6.6% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 2.9% | -6.1% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24% | 37.2% | -13.2% |
| Christian | 64.9% | 46.2% | 18.7% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Curling Lane was 106.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.9% lower than the Grays Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Curling Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Grays Riverside and the 130th highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131 Curling Lane, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-11-14 | £325,000 |
| 123 Curling Lane, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-10-30 | £298,016 |
| 81 Curling Lane, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-03-31 | £327,988 |
| 129 Curling Lane, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-02-03 | £320,975 |
| 63 Curling Lane, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-03-15 | £258,952 |
RM17 5JJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 5,443 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 | 263 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Castle Academy Parker Road , RM17 5YN | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Hill Primary and Pre School Dell Road , RM17 5JZ | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Hill Academy Bradleigh Avenue , RM17 5UT | 4out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Hill Junior School Bradleigh Avenue , RM17 5UT | - not rated | 1,341 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 | 1,120 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grays School Media Arts College Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | - not rated | 1,502 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 1,525 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 | 3,092 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock and Basildon College Woodview Campus , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 3,208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock College Woodview , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 3,208 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 | 4,430 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 | 5,228 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 | 927 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Treetops Approach Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 3,427 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 3,427 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Treetops Approach Road , RM16 2WU | 3out of 4 | 3,637 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock Pupil Referral Unit The Culver Centre , Daiglen Drive RM15 5RR | - not rated | 3,786 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokie J's Cafe | STREET RECORD, Askews Farm Lane | 664 yd | |
| KFC | 6 - 8 High Street, Grays | 860 yd | |
| LuLu Cakes And Bake | Lulu Cakes And Bakes, 20 High Street | 861 yd | |
| Escape Bar And Restaurant | Escape Restaurant And Bar, 7A Orsett Road | 865 yd | |
| Izgara Meze Restaurant | 7 - 9 George Street, Grays | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banjo's Bar | Banjo's, 54 - 60 Maidstone Road | 705 yd | |
| Rozee Bar Group - The Wharf | The Wharf, Wharf Road South | 795 yd | |
| Courtyard Inn | The Courtyard Inn, 7 Clarence Road | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man Must Wack | 146 London Road, Grays | 555 yd | |
| Grays King Kebab | The London Knowledge School, Unit 5 | 582 yd | |
| Lezet | 206 London Road, Grays | 614 yd | |
| Metro's | Morleys, 26 High Street | 858 yd | |
| Dhillons | Dhillon's Fish Bar, 12 High Street | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Gmbh And Co | Aldi, Unit A | 553 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket | Morrisons, London Road | 762 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Grays Shopping Centre, High Street | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont Castle Academy PARKER ROAD | grass pitches | 259 yd |
| Changes Gym (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 1,023 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 154 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.