Nunns Way is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM17 5SS is located in the Little Thurrock Rectory electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nunns Way, Grays, RM17 5SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM17 5SP, RM17 5SR, RM17 5ST, RM17 5SJ, RM17 5SX, RM17 5SH, RM17 5SY, RM17 5SZ, RM17 5PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM17 5SS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 48.6% | 48.6% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 51.4% | 51.4% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 5SS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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 | 25.5% | 33.8% | 8.3% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.2% | 53.8% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 6.4% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 56.1% | 56% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 33.1% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 10.1% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 23.9% | 22.3% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 14% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 14.8% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 3.4% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 15.5% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 27.3% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.4% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 83.5% | 74.4% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -7.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 73.2% 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 | 88.2% | 73.2% | -15.0% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 12.3% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 73% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 13.1% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 7.5% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nunns Way was 19.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.0% lower than the Grays Thurrock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nunns Way has the 4th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Grays Thurrock and the 58th lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Nunns Way, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-10-17 | £324,676 |
| 20 Nunns Way, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-11-27 | £404,610 |
| 14 Nunns Way, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-08-28 | £324,819 |
| 16 Nunns Way, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-09-19 | £276,000 |
| 1 Nunns Way, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2017-11-28 | £345,381 |
RM17 5SS 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 5,362 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Thurrock Primary School Rectory Road , RM17 5SW | 1out of 4 | 83 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ward Avenue , RM17 5RW | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Hill Academy Bradleigh Avenue , RM17 5UT | 4out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deneholm Primary School Culford Road , Little Thurrock RM16 2SS | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Grangewood Avenue , Little Thurrock RM16 2GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 875 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 1,981 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Edwards School Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 2,142 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 | 1,303 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 2,795 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Garden Centre | Smiths Orchard Garden Centre, Chadwell Road | 169 yd | |
| Village Indiya | 29 Lodge Lane, Grays | 359 yd | |
| Bombay | Bombay Tandoori, 55 Lodge Lane | 406 yd | |
| Cafe Lodge | 75 Lodge Lane, Grays | 406 yd | |
| Hannah's Bakery | Hannah's Bakeries, 61 Lodge Lane | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oak At Sockets Heath | The Oak, Lodge Lane | 406 yd | |
| RAFA Club | Royal Air Forces Association, 61 Southend Road | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eggfree Cakes Box | Eggfree Cake Box, 47 Lodge Lane | 404 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 53 Lodge Lane, Grays | 406 yd | |
| Grays Xpress | 69 Lodge Lane, Grays | 406 yd | |
| Munchkings Fish And Chips | Munchkings, 43 Lodge Lane | 406 yd | |
| Agra Tandori | Agra Tandoori, 49B Lodge Lane | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | The Co-operative Food, 65 - 67 Lodge Lane | 358 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 30 - 34 Southend Road | 453 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Impulse Leisure (Blackshots) BLACKSHOTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 675 yd |
| King George'S Field (Blackshott) BLACKSHOTS LANE | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Thurrock Athletics Stadium Blackshots Lane | athletics tracks | 954 yd |
| Storm Fit (Grays) CHADWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 955 yd |
| Grays Convent High School COLLEGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| South Essex College (Woodview Campus) (Closed) WoodView Campus | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 997 yd |
| Deneholm Primary School CULFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,035 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 | 59 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.