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 82.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.0% higher than the Grays Thurrock average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Overcliff Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Grays Thurrock and the 183rd highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Overcliff Road, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2026-02-26 | £380,000 |
| 50 Overcliff Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2025-04-30 | £388,654 |
| 14 Overcliff Road, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-05-30 | £367,759 |
| 30 Overcliff Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-04-14 | £355,129 |
| 28 Overcliff Road, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-08-16 | £349,762 |
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 | 4,767 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 | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Thurrock Primary School Rectory Road , RM17 5SW | - not rated | 678 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Hill Academy Bradleigh Avenue , RM17 5UT | 4out of 4 | 696 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Hill Junior School Bradleigh Avenue , RM17 5UT | - not rated | 696 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Hill Primary and Pre School Dell Road , RM17 5JZ | - not rated | 867 yd | Community school | 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 | 757 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grays School Media Arts College Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School Chadwell Road , RM17 5FP | 3out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Stanford Road , RM16 4DG | 3out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer's College Chadwell Road , RM17 5TD | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock and Basildon College Woodview Campus , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock College Woodview , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Light Christian School Suite 1, Queensgate Centre , Orsett Road RM17 5DF | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Treetops Approach Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 1,704 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Treetops Approach Road , RM16 2WU | 3out of 4 | 1,917 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 2,316 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.