Palmers Avenue, Grays, RM17 5UB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM17 5UB is primarily male, with 53.4% 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	47.2%	46.6%	-0.6%	51.0%	-4.4%
Male	52.8%	53.4%	0.6%	49.0%	4.4%

Partnership Status

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 5UB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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	44.2%	36.4%	-7.8%	37.9%	-1.5%
Married: Opposite sex	42.5%	51.2%	8.7%	44.2%	7.0%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3.4%	2.5%	-0.9%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	4.3%	7%	2.7%	9.1%	-2.1%
Widowed	4.7%	2.9%	-1.8%	6.1%	-3.2%

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	55.6%	49.6%	-6.0%	48.4%	1.2%
Good health	33.5%	35.2%	1.7%	33.6%	1.6%
Fair health	8.8%	10.6%	1.8%	12.7%	-2.1%
Bad health	2.1%	3.9%	1.8%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%

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	13.7%	20.2%	6.5%	18.2%	2.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.3%	14.5%	-1.8%	9.6%	4.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	26.2%	16.9%	-9.3%	13.4%	3.5%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	2.1%	-0.5%	5.3%	-3.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.4%	16.1%	3.7%	16.9%	-0.8%
Degree or Similar	24%	26.9%	2.9%	33.8%	-6.9%
Other	4.7%	3.3%	-1.4%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73% 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	1.4%	4.3%	2.9%	1.1%	3.2%
Chinese	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	6.3%	6%	-0.3%	3.1%	2.9%
Other Asian	0%	2.5%	2.5%	1.6%	0.9%
Black African	1.1%	2.1%	1.0%	2.5%	-0.4%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	1.0%	0.8%
Other Black	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	1.8%	1.4%	-0.4%	0.4%	1.0%
Mixed Other	0%	2.5%	2.5%	0.8%	1.7%
White	86.6%	73%	-13.6%	81.4%	-8.4%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	5.7%	5.7%	1.6%	4.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 76.6% 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	92.3%	76.6%	-15.7%	83.2%	-6.6%
European Union	2.5%	7.8%	5.3%	6.1%	1.7%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	3.5%	3.1%	0.8%	2.7%
Africa	0.7%	2.5%	1.8%	2.7%	-0.2%
Middle East and Asia	3.9%	9.2%	5.3%	5.6%	3.6%
Oceania	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.9%	76.9%	-15.0%	83.2%	-6.3%
10+ Years	0.7%	14.2%	13.5%	9.8%	4.4%
5-10 Years	1.8%	5%	3.2%	2.9%	2.1%
2-5 Years	1.4%	1.8%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	4.2%	2.1%	-2.1%	1.9%	0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.4%	76.7%	1.7%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Lithuania	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Romania	2.1%	0.9%	1.2%
Other EU countries	4.9%	1.5%	3.4%
Turkey	2.1%	0.1%	2.0%
Other Europe	1%	0.2%	0.8%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	2.1%	1.2%	0.9%
No passport held	5.6%	13.5%	-7.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.9%	37.2%	-13.3%
Christian	48.6%	46.2%	2.4%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	1.8%	1.7%	0.1%
Muslim	7.7%	6.5%	1.2%
Sikh	9.9%	0.9%	9.0%
Not answered	7.7%	6.0%	1.7%

Safety

Is Palmers Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Palmers Avenue was 61.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.1% lower than the Grays Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Palmers Avenue has the 24th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Grays Riverside and the 235th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£49,400

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in RM17 5UB, 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 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 Palmers Avenue are based on 53 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 Avenue, Grays, RM17 5UB

Estimated Average Property Prices for RM17 5UB

Average Price
£599,908

Semi-Detached
£640,138

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£579,792

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Palmers Avenue

Average Price
£517,055

Semi-Detached
£629,907

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£668,669

Flats/Maisonettes
£221,452

Other
£447,558

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Palmers AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Palmers Avenue, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building	£500,000	2024-11-29	£494,802
24 Palmers Avenue, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£520,000	2021-03-18	£598,306
12 Palmers Avenue, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building	£480,000	2018-09-28	£553,220
10 Palmers Avenue, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2016-12-20	£550,643
8 Palmers Avenue, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2015-04-10	£583,135

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RM17 5UB

Employment

RM17 5UB 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	106
Retired	46
Self-Employed	21
Part-Time Employee	18
Student (economically inactive)	15
Looking after home or family	12
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Manufacturing	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	18
Human health and social work activities	16
Financial and insurance activities	16
Education	14
Transport and storage	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Information and communication	10
Other	9
Construction	8
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Real estate activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

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	4,949 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Quarry Hill Academy Bradleigh Avenue , RM17 5UT	4out of 4	135 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ward Avenue , RM17 5RW	3out of 4	590 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Little Thurrock Primary School Rectory Road , RM17 5SW	1out of 4	872 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thameside Primary School Manor Road , RM17 6EF	3out of 4	997 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Deneholm Primary School Culford Road , Little Thurrock RM16 2SS	3out of 4	1,561 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	205 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Girls	More About School
The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL	3out of 4	942 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF	- not rated	1,196 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH	- not rated	2,003 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
William Edwards School Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ	2out of 4	2,609 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	2,082 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU	- not rated	2,299 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX	3out of 4	2,755 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	313 yd
Macchiatos	21 Southend Road, Grays	316 yd
Brother's Cafe	Brothers Cafe, Unit 29B	404 yd
Happy House Retaurant	Happy House, 53A Southend Road	430 yd
Desi Indian Dining Club	Desi, 59 Orsett Road	674 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
RAFA Club	Royal Air Forces Association, 61 Southend Road	467 yd
St Thomas Catholic Club	St Thomas Of Canterbury Church, East Thurrock Road	627 yd
The Traitors Gate	Traitors Gate, 40 - 42 Broadway	694 yd
The Ship	Dock Road, Grays	834 yd
The Bull Public House	The Bull, Dock Road	843 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Calabar Aroma Restaurant	1B Southend Road, Grays	275 yd
Domino's Pizza	22A Southend Road, Grays	313 yd
Beijing Chef	25 Southend Road, Grays	313 yd
Fish N Chicken	Fish And Chicken, 13 Southend Road	313 yd
Essex Grill 2.	Essex Grill 2, 29 Southend Road	320 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Express, 30 - 34 Southend Road	408 yd
Iceland	31 Grays Shopping Centre, High Street	922 yd
Co-op Food	The Co-operative Food, 65 - 67 Lodge Lane	1,031 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Grays Convent High School COLLEGE AVENUE	grass pitches	343 yd
Treetops School (Closed) Dell Road	grass pitches	595 yd
Grays Athletic Football Club (Closed) Bridge Road	grass pitches	748 yd
The Hathaway Academy HATHAWAY ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,052 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	92.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	78.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	78.6%

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	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	143.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of RM17 5UB