Rushdon Close, Grays, RM17 5QN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM17 5QN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50%	51.1%	1.1%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	50%	48.9%	-1.1%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

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	26.9%	33.5%	6.6%	37.9%	-4.4%
Married: Opposite sex	55%	49.1%	-5.9%	44.2%	4.9%
Separated	1.7%	0.9%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	8.8%	8.3%	-0.5%	9.1%	-0.8%
Widowed	7.6%	8.3%	0.7%	6.1%	2.2%

Health

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	39.5%	50.5%	11.0%	48.4%	2.1%
Good health	43%	30.9%	-12.1%	33.6%	-2.7%
Fair health	13.6%	12.9%	-0.7%	12.7%	0.2%
Bad health	3.5%	5.5%	2.0%	4.0%	1.5%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 5QN this area, 34.1% 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	33.6%	34.1%	0.5%	18.2%	15.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.3%	10.8%	-3.5%	9.6%	1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.3%	13.4%	-0.9%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	3.9%	0.5%	5.3%	-1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.8%	11.6%	-0.2%	16.9%	-5.3%
Degree or Similar	13.9%	23.7%	9.8%	33.8%	-10.1%
Other	8.8%	2.6%	-6.2%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.6% 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)
Bangladeshi	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	6.3%	6.1%	-0.2%	3.1%	3.0%
Pakistani	0%	3.9%	3.9%	2.7%	1.2%
Other Asian	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	0.3%	3.9%	3.6%	2.5%	1.4%
Other Black	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.5%	1.4%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Mixed Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
White	90.6%	73.6%	-17.0%	81.4%	-7.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.1%	1.5%
Roma	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.2%	1.7%
Other	0.3%	2.9%	2.6%	1.6%	1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 74.5% 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	87.8%	74.5%	-13.3%	83.2%	-8.7%
European Union	8%	12.3%	4.3%	6.1%	6.2%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	5.5%	4.8%	0.8%	4.7%
Africa	0.7%	3.9%	3.2%	2.7%	1.2%
Middle East and Asia	2.8%	3.2%	0.4%	5.6%	-2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.7%	74%	-11.7%	83.2%	-9.2%
10+ Years	2.1%	14.4%	12.3%	9.8%	4.6%
5-10 Years	4.2%	5.8%	1.6%	2.9%	2.9%
2-5 Years	1.4%	4.2%	2.8%	2.2%	2.0%
Less than 2 years	6.6%	1.6%	-5.0%	1.9%	-0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.8%	76.7%	-4.9%
Ireland	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
Lithuania	2.6%	0.3%	2.3%
Poland	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%
Romania	6.7%	0.9%	5.8%
Other EU countries	1.9%	1.5%	0.4%
Other Europe	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Central and Western Africa	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Southern Asia	1.6%	1.2%	0.4%
No passport held	10.3%	13.5%	-3.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.2%	37.2%	-11.0%
Christian	54.7%	46.2%	8.5%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Muslim	9.1%	6.5%	2.6%
Sikh	3.2%	0.9%	2.3%
Not answered	5.5%	6.0%	-0.5%

Safety

Is Rushdon Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rushdon Close was 45.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.2% lower than the Grays Thurrock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Rushdon Close has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Grays Thurrock and the 189th lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 71.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,800

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in RM17 5QN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Rushdon Close are based on 78 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Thurrock.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Rushdon Close, Grays, RM17 5QN

Estimated Average Property Prices for RM17 5QN

Average Price
£369,598

Semi-Detached
£349,839

Terraced
£380,376

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rushdon Close

Average Price
£362,712

Semi-Detached
£374,365

Terraced
£358,694

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rushdon CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
29 Rushdon Close, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building	£450,000	2023-02-01	£433,069
55 Rushdon Close, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building	£315,000	2019-01-31	£381,295
45 Rushdon Close, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2018-12-20	£297,652
51 Rushdon Close, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building	£309,000	2018-11-23	£372,178
1 Rushdon Close, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building	£290,000	2017-03-02	£372,365

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RM17 5QN

Employment

RM17 5QN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.

RM17 5QN 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	66
Retired	62
Self-Employed	35
Part-Time Employee	29
Looking after home or family	15
Unemployed	8
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Construction	19
Transport and storage	17
Manufacturing	14
Education	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Human health and social work activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Real estate activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tudor Court Primary School Bark Burr Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6PL	3out of 4	566 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ward Avenue , RM17 5RW	3out of 4	856 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Quarry Hill Academy Bradleigh Avenue , RM17 5UT	4out of 4	1,262 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Belmont Castle Academy Parker Road , RM17 5YN	3out of 4	1,281 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stifford Clays Primary School Whitmore Avenue , Stifford Clays RM16 2ST	3out of 4	1,419 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL	3out of 4	720 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX	3out of 4	1,152 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Girls	More About School
Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF	- not rated	1,820 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
William Edwards School Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ	2out of 4	2,060 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA	4out of 4	2,132 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU	4out of 4	2,773 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU	- not rated	2,963 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX	3out of 4	4,108 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY	4out of 4	4,160 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Brothers Fish Bar	Oceans Fish Bar, 207 Lenthall Avenue		431 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Treacle Mine	Treacle Mine, Lodge Lane		686 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Oh My Cod	The Modern House, Hathaway Road		463 yd
Favorite Chicken And Ribs	The Clockhouse, Hathaway Road		540 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Hathaway Academy HATHAWAY ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	601 yd
Tudor Court Primary School BARK BURR ROAD	grass pitches	614 yd
Treetops School (Closed) Dell Road	grass pitches	769 yd
Long Lane Recreation Ground GODDARD ROAD	grass pitches	980 yd
Grays Convent High School COLLEGE AVENUE	grass pitches	1,019 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	204.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of RM17 5QN