Richmond Road is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM17 6DN 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 Richmond Road, Grays, RM17 6DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM17 6DA, RM17 6DW, RM17 6DL, RM17 6RL, RM17 6DG, RM17 6DQ, RM17 6BW, RM17 6RD, RM17 6FE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM17 6DN is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 46.6% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 51.2% | 53.4% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 | 39.9% | 39.1% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 45.9% | 11.3% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.1% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 8.5% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 5.3% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 49.2% | 51.1% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 35% | 38.3% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 8.7% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 20.6% | 19.1% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 14.4% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 10.8% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 13.7% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 31.7% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 7% | 7.2% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 4.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.9% 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% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 7.8% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 76.9% | 66.9% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -14.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 58.7% 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 | 83.5% | 58.7% | -24.8% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 20.9% | 15.3% | 6.1% | 14.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 12.3% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.8% | 58.7% | -24.1% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 16.5% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 14.5% | 9.2% | 2.9% | 11.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 4.7% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57% | 76.7% | -19.7% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 5.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6.4% | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25% | 37.2% | -12.2% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Road was 18.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.9% lower than the Grays Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Richmond Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Grays Riverside and the 50th lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Richmond Road, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-09-20 | £365,988 |
| 29 Richmond Road, Grays, Thurrock Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-05-10 | £301,266 |
| 95 Richmond Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-03-27 | £319,117 |
| 17 Richmond Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2023-01-11 | £328,536 |
| 25 Richmond Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-10-13 | £351,325 |
RM17 6DN 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 | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 4,559 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 | 449 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thameside Primary School Manor Road , RM17 6EF | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ward Avenue , RM17 5RW | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Thurrock Primary School Rectory Road , RM17 5SW | 1out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Castle Academy Parker Road , RM17 5YN | 3out of 4 | 1,506 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 | 563 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 738 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH | - not rated | 2,478 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 2,855 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 | 2,508 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 2,620 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 2,724 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 5,249 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brother's Cafe | Brothers Cafe, Unit 29B | 420 yd | |
| Chai Bhai | 11 Broadway, Grays | 433 yd | |
| New Delhi | New Delhi Restaurant, 53 - 55 Orsett Road | 485 yd | |
| Desi Indian Dining Club | Desi, 59 Orsett Road | 486 yd | |
| China Phoenix | 57 Orsett Road, Grays | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Catholic Club | St Thomas Of Canterbury Church, East Thurrock Road | 161 yd | |
| The Traitors Gate | Traitors Gate, 40 - 42 Broadway | 433 yd | |
| Courtyard Inn | The Courtyard Inn, 7 Clarence Road | 559 yd | |
| The Ship | Dock Road, Grays | 706 yd | |
| Tyrells Hall Social Club | Tyrrells Hall Club, 67 Dock Road | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New World | 140 Clarence Road, Grays | 171 yd | |
| Taste Of Nigeria | 43 Bedford Road, Grays | 383 yd | |
| Back Street Burgers Limited | Chai Bhai, 11 Broadway | 394 yd | |
| Doner Sizzlers Limited | Chai Bhai, 11 Broadway | 394 yd | |
| Loaded Box | Chai Bhai, 11 Broadway | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 31 Grays Shopping Centre, High Street | 564 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket | Morrisons, London Road | 810 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 30 - 34 Southend Road | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grays Athletic Football Club (Closed) Bridge Road | grass pitches | 261 yd |
| Grays Convent High School COLLEGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 635 yd |
| Changes Gym (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 773 yd |
| Treetops School (Closed) Dell Road | grass pitches | 837 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 | 159 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.