London Road is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM17 5XY is located in the Grays Riverside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about London Road, Grays, RM17 5XY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM17 5BS, RM17 5XT, RM17 5BT, RM17 6LU, RM17 5XN, RM17 6LY, RM17 5DD, RM17 5BN, RM17 5BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM17 5XY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 50.5% | 53.4% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 46.6% | -2.9% | 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 area around RM17 5XY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 39.4% | 43.2% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 39.8% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 45.8% | 47.6% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 37% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 12.3% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 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 | 20.7% | 22.3% | 1.6% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 15.2% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 15.5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 11% | -3.9% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 28.8% | 15.5% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 12% | 3.4% | -8.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.5% 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 | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 6.6% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 4% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 9% | 12.9% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 10.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 74.6% | 65.5% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -15.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 59.9% 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 | 71.9% | 59.9% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -23.3% |
| European Union | 9% | 23% | 14.0% | 6.1% | 16.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 7% | 9.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 6.3% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.6% | 59.9% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -23.3% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 19% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 12.5% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 9.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 2.8% | -8.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.6% | 76.7% | -24.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 8.9% | 0.3% | 8.6% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 7.2% | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.5% | 37.2% | -11.7% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 1656.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 809.7% higher than the Grays Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
London Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Grays Riverside and the 4th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 354.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 48.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Steeple View, 50 London Road, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2024-05-24 | £169,713 |
| 1 Steeple View, 50 London Road, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-07-22 | £126,933 |
| 3 Steeple View, 50 London Road, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2021-11-15 | £172,442 |
| 3 Steeple View, 50 London Road, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2020-03-22 | £154,197 |
| 18 London Road, Grays, Thurrock Other, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2020-02-06 | £321,397 |
RM17 5XY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 4,933 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 | 716 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Hill Academy Bradleigh Avenue , RM17 5UT | 4out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ward Avenue , RM17 5RW | 3out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thameside Primary School Manor Road , RM17 6EF | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Court Primary School Bark Burr Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6PL | 3out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 589 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH | - not rated | 2,959 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 | 3,107 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 3,322 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 3,347 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 5,125 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 | 130 yd | |
| LuLu Cakes And Bake | Lulu Cakes And Bakes, 20 High Street | 131 yd | |
| Izgara Meze Restaurant | 7 - 9 George Street, Grays | 158 yd | |
| Escape Bar And Restaurant | Escape Restaurant And Bar, 7A Orsett Road | 172 yd | |
| KO (Kebabish Original) | Kebabish Original, 9 Orsett Road | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banjo's Bar | Banjo's, 54 - 60 Maidstone Road | 193 yd | |
| Courtyard Inn | The Courtyard Inn, 7 Clarence Road | 250 yd | |
| The Theobald Arms | Kings Walk, Grays | 540 yd | |
| The White Hart | Kings Walk, Grays | 540 yd | |
| Rozee Bar Group - The Wharf | The Wharf, Wharf Road South | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro's | Morleys, 26 High Street | 129 yd | |
| Dhillons | Dhillon's Fish Bar, 12 High Street | 130 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 5 Orsett Road, Grays | 184 yd | |
| Greggs Bakeries | Greggs, 44 High Street | 185 yd | |
| SPEED | Halifax, 48 - 50 High Street | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarket | Morrisons, London Road | 91 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Grays Shopping Centre, High Street | 288 yd | |
| Aldi Gmbh And Co | Aldi, Unit A | 411 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Changes Gym (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 380 yd |
| Grays Athletic Football Club (Closed) Bridge Road | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Treetops School (Closed) Dell Road | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Belmont Castle Academy PARKER ROAD | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Grays Convent High School COLLEGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 862 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.1% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.