Rectory Road is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM17 6FG is located in the Little Thurrock Rectory electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rectory Road, Grays, RM17 6FG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM17 6EX, RM17 6HY, RM17 6HA, RM17 6BE, RM17 6AZ, RM17 6EY, RM17 6ET, RM17 6AY, RM17 6HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM17 6FG has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents 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 | 49.5% | 47.9% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 50.5% | 52.1% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RM17 6FG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.3% | 43.5% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 42.2% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.3% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 1.7% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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%) 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 | 55.7% | 53.3% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 35.7% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 7.6% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 21.2% | 18.1% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 14.7% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 15.5% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 7.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 17.2% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 23.7% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 9.7% | 3.4% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.2% 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 | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 5.5% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 83.2% | 73.2% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -8.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 73% 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 | 86.1% | 73% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 18.7% | 15.0% | 6.1% | 12.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 3.5% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 72.5% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 2.4% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 10.4% | 0.9% | 9.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Grays Thurrock average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 8 Rectory Court Rectory Road, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,995 | 2024-04-12 | £197,866 |
| Flat 14 Rectory Court Rectory Road, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-08-18 | £199,754 |
| Flat 7 Rectory Court Rectory Road, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2021-10-05 | £155,596 |
| Flat 3 Rectory Court Rectory Road, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-09-22 | £204,952 |
| Flat 4 Rectory Court Rectory Road, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2020-10-09 | £224,259 |
RM17 6FG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 127 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| 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 | 4,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thameside Primary School Manor Road , RM17 6EF | 3out of 4 | 360 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Hill Academy Bradleigh Avenue , RM17 5UT | 4out of 4 | 888 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Thurrock Primary School Rectory Road , RM17 5SW | 1out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ward Avenue , RM17 5RW | 3out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Grangewood Avenue , Little Thurrock RM16 2GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,767 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 | 1,000 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Academy Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU | 3out of 4 | 2,196 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH | - not rated | 2,297 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 1,961 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 2,371 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 4,809 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 4,985 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 | 219 yd | |
| Propersnack | Don Ps, 44 Broadway | 241 yd | |
| Chai Bhai | 11 Broadway, Grays | 314 yd | |
| Brother's Cafe | Brothers Cafe, Unit 29B | 407 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonald's, Thurrock Park Way | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship | Dock Road, Grays | 55 yd | |
| Tyrells Hall Social Club | Tyrrells Hall Club, 67 Dock Road | 125 yd | |
| The Bull Public House | The Bull, Dock Road | 126 yd | |
| The Traitors Gate | Traitors Gate, 40 - 42 Broadway | 314 yd | |
| St Thomas Catholic Club | St Thomas Of Canterbury Church, East Thurrock Road | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo Grills Takeaway | 28 Broadway, Grays | 306 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo | 13 Broadway, Grays | 314 yd | |
| Captain Korma | 5 Broadway, Grays | 314 yd | |
| Stallions 2 | Stallions, 38 Broadway | 314 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | 24 Broadway, Grays | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores | Asda Superstore, Thurrock Park Way | 804 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 30 - 34 Southend Road | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grays Athletic Football Club (Closed) Bridge Road | grass pitches | 860 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 74.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.