Bexhill Drive is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM17 6LZ is located in the Grays Riverside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bexhill Drive, Grays, RM17 6LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM17 6GG, RM17 6ND, RM17 6WB, RM17 6NZ, RM17 5YS, RM17 6PH, RM17 5FE, RM20 4AE, RM17 6GT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM17 6LZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 50.1% | 52.2% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 49.9% | 47.8% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 6LZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.1% 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 | 47.4% | 52.1% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 28.2% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -16.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.9% | 5.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 13% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.7% | 53% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 32% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 8% | 10.5% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 28.5% | 26.6% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 11.8% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 12.7% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 12.7% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 25.3% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 85.8% | 80.8% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 79% 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 | 88.5% | 79% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 12.9% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 78.7% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 13.8% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Poland | 5.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 1.5% | 6.0% | -4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bexhill Drive was 87.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.7% lower than the Grays Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bexhill Drive has the 18th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Grays Riverside and the 164th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Bexhill Drive, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2015-11-27 | £347,175 |
| 8 Bexhill Drive, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2007-03-28 | £129,544 |
| 1 Bexhill Drive, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2005-09-30 | £310,300 |
| 2 Bexhill Drive, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2004-05-28 | £398,887 |
| 2 Bexhill Drive, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £159,995 | 2004-02-25 | £378,382 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 5,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Castle Academy Parker Road , RM17 5YN | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Mayflower Mayflower Road , RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Hill Academy Bradleigh Avenue , RM17 5UT | 4out of 4 | 1,896 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Primary School Gilbert Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6NB | - not rated | 1,996 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,293 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH | - not rated | 3,920 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 | 4,021 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 4,089 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 4,304 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 5,022 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokie J's Cafe | STREET RECORD, Askews Farm Lane | 298 yd | |
| Coffee Station | Grays Railway Station, Station Approach | 964 yd | |
| Magno Cafe | 535 London Road, South Stifford | 974 yd | |
| Izgara Meze Restaurant | 7 - 9 George Street, Grays | 1,022 yd | |
| Chicken Station | 59 High Street, Grays | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rozee Bar Group - The Wharf | The Wharf, Wharf Road South | 387 yd | |
| Banjo's Bar | Banjo's, 54 - 60 Maidstone Road | 803 yd | |
| The Theobald Arms | Kings Walk, Grays | 976 yd | |
| The White Hart | Kings Walk, Grays | 976 yd | |
| The Old Shant | Old Shant, 432 London Road | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lezet | 206 London Road, Grays | 236 yd | |
| Man Must Wack | 146 London Road, Grays | 366 yd | |
| Grays King Kebab | The London Knowledge School, Unit 5 | 402 yd | |
| Gurkha Cookhouse | 3 Station Approach, Grays | 964 yd | |
| The Sizzler Box | Hairways, 2A Station Approach | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Gmbh And Co | Aldi, Unit A | 581 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket | Morrisons, London Road | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont Castle Academy PARKER ROAD | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Changes Gym (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 956 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 | 58 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.