Overcliff Road is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM17 6AJ 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 Overcliff Road, Grays, RM17 6AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM17 6AA, RM17 6AG, RM17 6BF, RM17 5RB, RM17 5RA, RM17 5QU, RM17 5RD, RM17 6AQ, RM17 6AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM17 6AJ, 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Overcliff Road 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.
Overcliff Road 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Overcliff Road, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-05-30 | £361,839 |
| 30 Overcliff Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-04-14 | £349,378 |
| 28 Overcliff Road, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-08-16 | £344,132 |
| 16 Overcliff Road, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £289,000 | 2021-04-12 | £332,520 |
| 25 Overcliff Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-02-26 | £349,965 |
RM17 6AJ 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfleet Nursery School 140 London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JS | 4out of 4 | 4,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry Hill Academy Bradleigh Avenue , RM17 5UT | 4out of 4 | 569 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Thurrock Primary School Rectory Road , RM17 5SW | 1out of 4 | 639 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ward Avenue , RM17 5RW | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thameside Primary School Manor Road , RM17 6EF | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Grangewood Avenue , Little Thurrock RM16 2GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,438 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 | 621 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 1,502 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Edwards School Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 2,644 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 | 1,747 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 1,963 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 2,446 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 5,410 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Luscious Bakery | La-Luscious, 31 Southend Road | 379 yd | |
| Macchiatos | 21 Southend Road, Grays | 385 yd | |
| Brother's Cafe | Brothers Cafe, Unit 29B | 394 yd | |
| Orchard Garden Centre | Smiths Orchard Garden Centre, Chadwell Road | 416 yd | |
| Chopsys | 44 Rectory Road, Grays | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAFA Club | Royal Air Forces Association, 61 Southend Road | 523 yd | |
| The Bull Public House | The Bull, Dock Road | 589 yd | |
| Tyrells Hall Social Club | Tyrrells Hall Club, 67 Dock Road | 589 yd | |
| The Ship | Dock Road, Grays | 668 yd | |
| The Traitors Gate | Traitors Gate, 40 - 42 Broadway | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calabar Aroma Restaurant | 1B Southend Road, Grays | 346 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 22A Southend Road, Grays | 379 yd | |
| Beijing Chef | 25 Southend Road, Grays | 379 yd | |
| Fish N Chicken | Fish And Chicken, 13 Southend Road | 379 yd | |
| Essex Grill 2. | Essex Grill 2, 29 Southend Road | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 30 - 34 Southend Road | 471 yd | |
| Co-op Food | The Co-operative Food, 65 - 67 Lodge Lane | 898 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grays Convent High School COLLEGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Treetops School (Closed) Dell Road | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| Storm Fit (Grays) CHADWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,010 yd |
| Grays Athletic Football Club (Closed) Bridge Road | grass pitches | 1,019 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.