Hogg Lane is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM17 5QQ is located in the Grays Riverside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 2005-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hogg Lane, Grays, RM17 5QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM17 5XG, RM17 5XN, RM17 5XT, RM17 5BS, RM17 5BT, RM17 5YG, RM17 5YF, RM17 5XY, RM17 5YQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM17 5QQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents 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 | 53% | 48.8% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 47% | 51.2% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 5QQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 43.7% | 47.6% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 38.8% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 7.1% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 55.4% | 56.5% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 31.4% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 10.5% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 14.2% | 11.5% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 10.9% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 11.2% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 15.4% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 42.3% | 14.6% | 33.8% | 8.5% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3.3% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.4% 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% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 9.7% | 9.7% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 80% | 67.4% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -14.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 58.2% 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 | 79% | 58.2% | -20.8% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 22.9% | 15.5% | 6.1% | 16.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 8.7% | 9.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| 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 | 77.7% | 58.3% | -19.4% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 21.8% | 19.8% | 9.8% | 12.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 10.6% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 6.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 2.8% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.8% | 76.7% | -20.9% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 6% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| Poland | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Romania | 8.1% | 0.9% | 7.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.1% | 37.2% | -13.1% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hogg Lane was 25.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.8% lower than the Grays Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hogg Lane has the 8th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Grays Riverside and the 87th lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 63 Kingfisher Heights Hogg Lane, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-10-25 | £254,545 |
| Flat 90 Kingfisher Heights Hogg Lane, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-06-28 | £165,522 |
| Flat 35 Kingfisher Heights Hogg Lane, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-06-19 | £225,711 |
| Flat 87 Kingfisher Heights Hogg Lane, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2023-10-02 | £156,188 |
| Flat 68 Kingfisher Heights Hogg Lane, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-09-20 | £210,576 |
RM17 5QQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 5QQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 166 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Transport and storage | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfleet Nursery School 140 London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JS | 4out of 4 | 5,126 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Castle Academy Parker Road , RM17 5YN | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Hill Academy Bradleigh Avenue , RM17 5UT | 4out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ward Avenue , RM17 5RW | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Court Primary School Bark Burr Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6PL | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thameside Primary School Manor Road , RM17 6EF | 3out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 780 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH | - not rated | 3,024 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 3,208 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 3,421 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 3,564 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 4,917 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 6 - 8 High Street, Grays | 349 yd | |
| LuLu Cakes And Bake | Lulu Cakes And Bakes, 20 High Street | 350 yd | |
| Escape Bar And Restaurant | Escape Restaurant And Bar, 7A Orsett Road | 360 yd | |
| Izgara Meze Restaurant | 7 - 9 George Street, Grays | 371 yd | |
| KO (Kebabish Original) | Kebabish Original, 9 Orsett Road | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banjo's Bar | Banjo's, 54 - 60 Maidstone Road | 261 yd | |
| Courtyard Inn | The Courtyard Inn, 7 Clarence Road | 467 yd | |
| Rozee Bar Group - The Wharf | The Wharf, Wharf Road South | 621 yd | |
| The Theobald Arms | Kings Walk, Grays | 709 yd | |
| The White Hart | Kings Walk, Grays | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro's | Morleys, 26 High Street | 348 yd | |
| Dhillons | Dhillon's Fish Bar, 12 High Street | 349 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 5 Orsett Road, Grays | 368 yd | |
| Greggs Bakeries | Greggs, 44 High Street | 398 yd | |
| SPEED | Halifax, 48 - 50 High Street | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarket | Morrisons, London Road | 265 yd | |
| Aldi Gmbh And Co | Aldi, Unit A | 326 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Grays Shopping Centre, High Street | 507 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Changes Gym (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 557 yd |
| Belmont Castle Academy PARKER ROAD | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Treetops School (Closed) Dell Road | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Grays Athletic Football Club (Closed) Bridge Road | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Grays Convent High School COLLEGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 949 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.