Kent Road is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM17 6DE is located in the Grays Thurrock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kent Road, Grays, RM17 6DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM17 6DF, RM17 6DQ, RM17 6DG, RM17 6DW, RM17 6DJ, RM17 6DN, RM17 6SP, RM17 6SS, RM17 6SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM17 6DE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 53.2% | 54.2% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 46.8% | 45.8% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 | 33.3% | 38.2% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 48.6% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.5% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 49% | 49.3% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 37% | 34.5% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 22.8% | 22.9% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 12.1% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 11.4% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 18.6% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 27.1% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 9.6% | 3.6% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.5% 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 | 2.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 7.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 6.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 8.6% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 76.3% | 62.5% | -13.8% | 81.4% | -18.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 56.1% 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 | 78.9% | 56.1% | -22.8% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 20.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% | 14.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 13.3% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 77.9% | 56.3% | -21.6% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 23.1% | 21.5% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 10% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 3.9% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.7% | 76.7% | -19.0% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 10.4% | 0.9% | 9.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.3% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.2% | 37.2% | -15.0% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 13.3% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kent Road was 64.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.5% lower than the Grays Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kent Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Grays Riverside and the 227th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Kent Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2025-03-24 | £261,387 |
| 21 Kent Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-01-07 | £273,313 |
| 83 Kent Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-11-28 | £305,000 |
| 125 Kent Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-09-14 | £335,513 |
| 13 Kent Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-06-15 | £347,143 |
RM17 6DE 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.
The percentage of student residents living in RM17 6DE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,560 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 | 412 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thameside Primary School Manor Road , RM17 6EF | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ward Avenue , RM17 5RW | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Thurrock Primary School Rectory Road , RM17 5SW | 1out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Castle Academy Parker Road , RM17 5YN | 3out of 4 | 1,676 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 | 536 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 914 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH | - not rated | 2,331 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Academy Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU | 3out of 4 | 2,746 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 | 2,338 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 2,504 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 2,553 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 5,218 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 5,447 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brother's Cafe | Brothers Cafe, Unit 29B | 233 yd | |
| Chai Bhai | 11 Broadway, Grays | 331 yd | |
| Propersnack | Don Ps, 44 Broadway | 379 yd | |
| Chopsys | 44 Rectory Road, Grays | 575 yd | |
| Desi Indian Dining Club | Desi, 59 Orsett Road | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Catholic Club | St Thomas Of Canterbury Church, East Thurrock Road | 244 yd | |
| The Traitors Gate | Traitors Gate, 40 - 42 Broadway | 331 yd | |
| The Ship | Dock Road, Grays | 564 yd | |
| Tyrells Hall Social Club | Tyrrells Hall Club, 67 Dock Road | 649 yd | |
| The Bull Public House | The Bull, Dock Road | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Street Burgers Limited | Chai Bhai, 11 Broadway | 294 yd | |
| Doner Sizzlers Limited | Chai Bhai, 11 Broadway | 294 yd | |
| Loaded Box | Chai Bhai, 11 Broadway | 294 yd | |
| Crispy Fried Chicken | Chai Bhai, 11 Broadway | 294 yd | |
| Crispys Fried Chicken | Chai Bhai, 11 Broadway | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 31 Grays Shopping Centre, High Street | 749 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 30 - 34 Southend Road | 796 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket | Morrisons, London Road | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grays Athletic Football Club (Closed) Bridge Road | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Grays Convent High School COLLEGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Treetops School (Closed) Dell Road | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Changes Gym (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 959 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 | 181.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.