Rectory Road is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM17 6AW 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 Rectory Road, Grays, RM17 6AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM17 6AR, RM17 6UN, RM17 6BF, RM17 6UG, RM17 6AS, RM17 6UW, RM17 6AN, RM17 6AA, RM17 6BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM17 6AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.1% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50% | 48.9% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 37.5% | 41.4% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 43.1% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9.5% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 55.8% | 52.6% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 35% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 7.7% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 14.5% | 16.8% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 12.5% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24% | 15.8% | -8.2% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.6% | 19.5% | 0.9% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 26.3% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 9% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 86% | 79.1% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -2.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 89.3% | 84.4% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 6.8% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 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 | 88.8% | 84.4% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 10.4% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 1.6% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Road was 69.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.9% lower than the Grays Thurrock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rectory Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Grays Thurrock and the 212th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Canterbury Place Rectory Road, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-05-10 | £200,844 |
| 8 Canterbury Place Rectory Road, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-02-09 | £173,648 |
| 7 Canterbury Place Rectory Road, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £189,995 | 2022-06-15 | £187,241 |
| 75 Rectory Road, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-03-25 | £585,310 |
| 79 Rectory Road, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2021-10-25 | £484,105 |
RM17 6AW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
RM17 6AW 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,621 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 | 737 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thameside Primary School Manor Road , RM17 6EF | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Thurrock Primary School Rectory Road , RM17 5SW | 1out of 4 | 818 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ward Avenue , RM17 5RW | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Grangewood Avenue , Little Thurrock RM16 2GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,441 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 | 816 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH | - not rated | 1,896 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Academy Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU | 3out of 4 | 2,406 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,804 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 2,015 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 2,197 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 5,166 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 5,307 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopsys | 44 Rectory Road, Grays | 194 yd | |
| Brother's Cafe | Brothers Cafe, Unit 29B | 374 yd | |
| Propersnack | Don Ps, 44 Broadway | 537 yd | |
| Chai Bhai | 11 Broadway, Grays | 582 yd | |
| Orchard Garden Centre | Smiths Orchard Garden Centre, Chadwell Road | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull Public House | The Bull, Dock Road | 353 yd | |
| Tyrells Hall Social Club | Tyrrells Hall Club, 67 Dock Road | 353 yd | |
| The Ship | Dock Road, Grays | 464 yd | |
| The Traitors Gate | Traitors Gate, 40 - 42 Broadway | 582 yd | |
| RAFA Club | Royal Air Forces Association, 61 Southend Road | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo Grills Takeaway | 28 Broadway, Grays | 577 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo | 13 Broadway, Grays | 582 yd | |
| Captain Korma | 5 Broadway, Grays | 582 yd | |
| Stallions 2 | Stallions, 38 Broadway | 582 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | 24 Broadway, Grays | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 30 - 34 Southend Road | 722 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Storm Fit (Grays) CHADWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 922 yd |
| Grays Convent High School COLLEGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Grays Athletic Football Club (Closed) Bridge Road | grass pitches | 1,023 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.