Argent Street, Grays, RM17 6LR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM17 6LR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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	55.6%	52.6%	-3.0%	51.0%	1.6%
Male	44.4%	47.4%	3.0%	49.0%	-1.6%

Partnership Status

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 6LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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	41.2%	46.8%	5.6%	37.9%	8.9%
Married: Opposite sex	28.8%	26.6%	-2.2%	44.2%	-17.6%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	6.2%	6.5%	0.3%	2.2%	4.3%
Divorced	16%	15.7%	-0.3%	9.1%	6.6%
Widowed	7.8%	3.6%	-4.2%	6.1%	-2.5%

Health

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	47.6%	50.3%	2.7%	48.4%	1.9%
Good health	28.2%	25.8%	-2.4%	33.6%	-7.8%
Fair health	14.7%	13.3%	-1.4%	12.7%	0.6%
Bad health	8.4%	6.8%	-1.6%	4.0%	2.8%
Very bad health	1.2%	3.8%	2.6%	1.2%	2.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 6LR this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35%	28.4%	-6.6%	18.2%	10.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.3%	14.4%	-2.9%	9.6%	4.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.2%	14%	0.8%	13.4%	0.6%
Apprenticeship	1.6%	2.8%	1.2%	5.3%	-2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.2%	10%	3.8%	16.9%	-6.9%
Degree or Similar	10.7%	27.6%	16.9%	33.8%	-6.2%
Other	16%	2.8%	-13.2%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.9% 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	2%	5.2%	3.2%	1.1%	4.1%
Indian	3.2%	2.2%	-1.0%	3.1%	-0.9%
Pakistani	0%	2.4%	2.4%	2.7%	-0.3%
Other Asian	0%	4.3%	4.3%	1.6%	2.7%
Black African	5.8%	11.1%	5.3%	2.5%	8.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.0%	-0.5%
Other Black	2%	0.5%	-1.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	2.3%	2.2%	-0.1%	0.4%	1.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.3%	3.3%	1.0%	0.9%	2.4%
Mixed Other	0.9%	1.4%	0.5%	0.8%	0.6%
White	79.5%	64.9%	-14.6%	81.4%	-16.5%
Arab	0.9%	0.8%	-0.1%	0.6%	0.2%
Other	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 67.6% 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	75.2%	67.6%	-7.6%	83.2%	-15.6%
European Union	7.8%	7.6%	-0.2%	6.1%	1.5%
Rest of Europe	8.4%	8.2%	-0.2%	0.8%	7.4%
Africa	5.2%	7.4%	2.2%	2.7%	4.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.6%	9.3%	6.7%	5.6%	3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	74.6%	67.6%	-7.0%	83.2%	-15.6%
10+ Years	1.7%	22.9%	21.2%	9.8%	13.1%
5-10 Years	3.5%	5.4%	1.9%	2.9%	2.5%
2-5 Years	7.2%	1.1%	-6.1%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	13%	3%	-10.0%	1.9%	1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	62.1%	76.7%	-14.6%
Lithuania	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Poland	4.8%	1.3%	3.5%
Romania	4%	0.9%	3.1%
Other EU countries	1.9%	1.5%	0.4%
Other Europe	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Central and Western Africa	2.2%	0.3%	1.9%
South and Eastern Africa	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Southern Asia	1.3%	1.2%	0.1%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	21.2%	13.5%	7.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.1%	37.2%	-0.1%
Christian	36.6%	46.2%	-9.6%
Hindu	2.2%	1.7%	0.5%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	17.6%	6.5%	11.1%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6%	6.0%	0.0%

Safety

Is Argent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Argent Street was 391.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 115.2% higher than the Grays Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Argent Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Grays Riverside and the 15th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 213.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,300

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in RM17 6LR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Argent Street are based on 801 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Thurrock.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Argent Street, Grays, RM17 6LR

Estimated Average Property Prices for RM17 6LR

Average Price
£101,856

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£101,856

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Argent Street

Average Price
£268,218

Semi-Detached
£398,145

Terraced
£368,917

Detached
£464,326

Flats/Maisonettes
£229,747

Other
£529,331

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Argent Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
45 Greenwood House Argent Street, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£81,000	2014-05-23	£129,818
45 Greenwood House Argent Street, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£74,500	2012-05-11	£130,615
45 Greenwood House Argent Street, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£81,500	2006-06-23	£127,402
45 Greenwood House Argent Street, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£60,000	2005-01-19	£98,144
41 Greenwood House Argent Street, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£28,995	2001-02-26	£95,845

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RM17 6LR

Employment

RM17 6LR area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	60
Part-Time Employee	34
Looking after home or family	31
Long-Term Sick or disabled	26
Retired	25
Unemployed	22
Self-Employed	21
Student (economically inactive)	13
Other	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Transport and storage	14
Administrative and support service activities	12
Construction	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Manufacturing	8
Education	8
Other	6
Human health and social work activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	2
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Northfleet Nursery School 140 London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JS	4out of 4	4,349 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thameside Primary School Manor Road , RM17 6EF	3out of 4	1,035 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Quarry Hill Academy Bradleigh Avenue , RM17 5UT	4out of 4	1,048 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Belmont Castle Academy Parker Road , RM17 5YN	3out of 4	1,175 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ward Avenue , RM17 5RW	3out of 4	1,500 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Little Thurrock Primary School Rectory Road , RM17 5SW	1out of 4	2,003 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF	- not rated	64 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX	3out of 4	1,128 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Girls	More About School
The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL	3out of 4	1,824 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA	4out of 4	2,477 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH	- not rated	3,139 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX	3out of 4	2,894 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU	4out of 4	3,184 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU	- not rated	3,399 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN	- not rated	5,148 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Carters Dessert Diner	Carters, 30A Kings Walk	139 yd
#Chill And Waves	South Essex College Thurrock Campus, New Road	151 yd
C03 Coffee Shop	Thurrock Council, Civic Offices	189 yd
Chicken Station	59 High Street, Grays	262 yd
Thurrock Yacht Club	Thames Road, Grays	292 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Theobald Arms	Kings Walk, Grays	184 yd
The White Hart	Kings Walk, Grays	184 yd
Courtyard Inn	The Courtyard Inn, 7 Clarence Road	420 yd
Banjo's Bar	Banjo's, 54 - 60 Maidstone Road	562 yd
St Thomas Catholic Club	St Thomas Of Canterbury Church, East Thurrock Road	633 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Charcoal Grill	The White Hart, Kings Walk	181 yd
The Sizzler Box	Hairways, 2A Station Approach	310 yd
Gurkha Cookhouse	3 Station Approach, Grays	322 yd
SPEED	Halifax, 48 - 50 High Street	391 yd
Greggs Bakeries	Greggs, 44 High Street	401 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	31 Grays Shopping Centre, High Street	348 yd
Morrisons Supermarket	Morrisons, London Road	520 yd
Aldi Gmbh And Co	Aldi, Unit A	770 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Changes Gym (Closed) High Street	health and fitness suite	247 yd
Grays Athletic Football Club (Closed) Bridge Road	grass pitches	421 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	138.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	900 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	900 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	55.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	900 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of RM17 6LR