Marshfoot Road is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM17 6HH is located in the Chadwell St Mary electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marshfoot Road, Grays, RM17 6HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM17 6HH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 48.1% | 49.7% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 51.9% | 50.3% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 29.6% | 38% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 45.2% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 7.9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.4% | 40.5% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 40.2% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 13.3% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around RM17 6HH this area, 32.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.1% | 32.7% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 16% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 10.5% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 12.4% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 21.1% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.5% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 7.6% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 90.4% | 83.4% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 91% | 85.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 7.6% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 85.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 7.3% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 4.2% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marshfoot Road was 20.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.1% lower than the Chadwell St Mary average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marshfoot Road has the lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Chadwell St Mary and the 65th lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bretts Farm Cottages Marshfoot Road, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2024-08-16 | £527,761 |
| Bretts Farmhouse Marshfoot Road, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2018-04-17 | £919,950 |
| Bretts Farm Marshfoot Road, Grays, Thurrock Other, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2018-04-17 | £1,011,022 |
| Bretts Farm Marshfoot Road, Grays, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £98,000 | 1996-02-12 | £634,667 |
RM17 6HH 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gateway Primary Free School Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Grangewood Avenue , Little Thurrock RM16 2GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thameside Primary School Manor Road , RM17 6EF | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Thurrock Primary School Rectory Road , RM17 5SW | 1out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell St Mary Primary School River View , Chadwell St Mary RM16 4DH | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,600 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Gateway Academy Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU | 3out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,096 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 2,166 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,610 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 4,795 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 4,829 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 | 775 yd | |
| Orchard Garden Centre | Smiths Orchard Garden Centre, Chadwell Road | 1,049 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Asda Superstore, Thurrock Park Way | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull Public House | The Bull, Dock Road | 743 yd | |
| Tyrells Hall Social Club | Tyrrells Hall Club, 67 Dock Road | 744 yd | |
| The Ship | Dock Road, Grays | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Grill | 115 River View, Chadwell St Mary | 811 yd | |
| Hing Long Chinese Takeaway | Hing Long, 113 River View | 811 yd | |
| Essex Grill 1 | Essex Grill, 115 River View | 852 yd | |
| New Wings | 51 River View, Chadwell St Mary | 1,057 yd | |
| Essex Fish Bar | 49 River View, Chadwell St Mary | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores | Asda Superstore, Thurrock Park Way | 1,085 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 | 498 yd |
| South Essex College (Woodview Campus) (Closed) WoodView Campus | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 861 yd |
| The Gateway Academy MARSHFOOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 967 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.