Palmers Drive, Grays, RM17 5RA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM17 5RA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.3%	53.8%	1.5%	51.0%	2.8%
Male	47.7%	46.2%	-1.5%	49.0%	-2.8%

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	29.2%	31.1%	1.9%	37.9%	-6.8%
Married: Opposite sex	52.1%	49.1%	-3.0%	44.2%	4.9%
Separated	1.5%	1.1%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	9.4%	12.7%	3.3%	9.1%	3.6%
Widowed	7.9%	6%	-1.9%	6.1%	-0.1%

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	52.9%	49.7%	-3.2%	48.4%	1.3%
Good health	31.3%	31.5%	0.2%	33.6%	-2.1%
Fair health	10.3%	15.2%	4.9%	12.7%	2.5%
Bad health	4%	2.7%	-1.3%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	1.5%	0.9%	-0.6%	1.2%	-0.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.4%	16.8%	-1.6%	18.2%	-1.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.1%	9.7%	-6.4%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	24%	20.5%	-3.5%	13.4%	7.1%
Apprenticeship	3%	6%	3.0%	5.3%	0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.6%	16.4%	1.8%	16.9%	-0.5%
Degree or Similar	18%	25%	7.0%	33.8%	-8.8%
Other	6%	5.6%	-0.4%	2.8%	2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	0.7%	0.8%
Indian	1.2%	6%	4.8%	3.1%	2.9%
Pakistani	0%	2.4%	2.4%	2.7%	-0.3%
Other Asian	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.1%
Black African	7.3%	5.4%	-1.9%	2.5%	2.9%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.1%
Other Black	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.5%	0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	0.4%	0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	0.8%	0.4%
White	86.9%	75.8%	-11.1%	81.4%	-5.6%
Other	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	1.6%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.7%	78.9%	-13.8%	83.2%	-4.3%
European Union	0.6%	8.1%	7.5%	6.1%	2.0%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	4%	5.1%	1.1%	2.7%	2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	7.2%	5.4%	5.6%	1.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.5%	78.9%	-12.6%	83.2%	-4.3%
10+ Years	0.3%	13.6%	13.3%	9.8%	3.8%
5-10 Years	0%	3.3%	3.3%	2.9%	0.4%
2-5 Years	2.4%	3%	0.6%	2.2%	0.8%
Less than 2 years	5.8%	1.2%	-4.6%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.9%	76.7%	2.2%
Ireland	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Portugal	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Lithuania	3%	0.3%	2.7%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	2.1%	0.9%	1.2%
Other EU countries	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%
Eastern Asia	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Southern Asia	1.8%	1.2%	0.6%
No passport held	8.5%	13.5%	-5.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.1%	37.2%	-13.1%
Christian	59.3%	46.2%	13.1%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Hindu	2.7%	1.7%	1.0%
Muslim	4.5%	6.5%	-2.0%
Sikh	3.3%	0.9%	2.4%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Palmers Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Palmers Drive was 64.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.4% lower than the Grays Thurrock average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Palmers Drive has the 22nd highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Grays Thurrock and the 230th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£51,600

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in RM17 5RA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 6/10 (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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 4/10 (below 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 Palmers Drive are based on 206 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 Palmers Drive, Grays, RM17 5RA

Estimated Average Property Prices for RM17 5RA

Average Price
£388,707

Semi-Detached
£403,784

Terraced
£340,628

Detached
£504,558

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Palmers Drive

Average Price
£241,099

Semi-Detached
£403,372

Terraced
£310,998

Detached
£513,861

Flats/Maisonettes
£178,160

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Palmers DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Palmers Drive, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building	£360,000	2024-12-03	£357,791
9 Palmers Drive, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building	£367,000	2024-05-21	£377,087
57 Palmers Drive, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building	£465,000	2022-09-20	£447,604
45 Palmers Drive, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building	£225,000	2021-11-15	£242,193
4 Palmers Drive, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building	£269,995	2021-02-15	£304,803

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RM17 5RA

Employment

RM17 5RA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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	103
Retired	55
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	28
Student (economically inactive)	13
Looking after home or family	11
Other	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	38
Human health and social work activities	18
Financial and insurance activities	16
Construction	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Manufacturing	11
Education	11
Transport and storage	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	5
Information and communication	5
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Northfleet Nursery School 140 London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JS	4out of 4	5,051 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Little Thurrock Primary School Rectory Road , RM17 5SW	1out of 4	503 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Quarry Hill Academy Bradleigh Avenue , RM17 5UT	4out of 4	525 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ward Avenue , RM17 5RW	3out of 4	698 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Thameside Primary School Manor Road , RM17 6EF	3out of 4	1,120 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Deneholm Primary School Culford Road , Little Thurrock RM16 2SS	3out of 4	1,308 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX	3out of 4	535 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Girls	More About School
The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL	3out of 4	974 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF	- not rated	1,567 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH	- not rated	1,646 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
William Edwards School Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ	2out of 4	2,445 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	1,690 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU	- not rated	1,906 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX	3out of 4	2,644 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
La Luscious Bakery	La-Luscious, 31 Southend Road	200 yd
Macchiatos	21 Southend Road, Grays	205 yd
Happy House Retaurant	Happy House, 53A Southend Road	287 yd
Orchard Garden Centre	Smiths Orchard Garden Centre, Chadwell Road	321 yd
Brother's Cafe	Brothers Cafe, Unit 29B	537 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
RAFA Club	Royal Air Forces Association, 61 Southend Road	320 yd
The Oak At Sockets Heath	The Oak, Lodge Lane	705 yd
The Bull Public House	The Bull, Dock Road	796 yd
Tyrells Hall Social Club	Tyrrells Hall Club, 67 Dock Road	796 yd
The Traitors Gate	Traitors Gate, 40 - 42 Broadway	859 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Calabar Aroma Restaurant	1B Southend Road, Grays	185 yd
Domino's Pizza	22A Southend Road, Grays	200 yd
Beijing Chef	25 Southend Road, Grays	200 yd
Fish N Chicken	Fish And Chicken, 13 Southend Road	200 yd
Essex Grill 2.	Essex Grill 2, 29 Southend Road	205 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Express, 30 - 34 Southend Road		272 yd
Co-op Food	The Co-operative Food, 65 - 67 Lodge Lane		725 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Grays Convent High School COLLEGE AVENUE	grass pitches	655 yd
Treetops School (Closed) Dell Road	grass pitches	870 yd
Impulse Leisure (Blackshots) BLACKSHOTS LANE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,070 yd
Storm Fit (Grays) CHADWELL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,088 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	48.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	98 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of RM17 5RA