Grange Road is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM17 6RF is located in the Grays Riverside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grange Road, Grays, RM17 6RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM17 6RE, RM17 6RG, RM17 6RQ, RM17 6FB, RM17 6RH, RM17 6FE, RM17 6QX, RM17 6QY, RM17 6QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM17 6RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 51.5% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 53.3% | 48.5% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 34.5% | 40.4% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 41.1% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 9.4% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 53.7% | 52.2% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 37.9% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 7.9% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 18.5% | 21.8% | 3.3% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 6.7% | -9.7% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 11.9% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 12.2% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 35.3% | 14.3% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 11.3% | 8% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 5.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50% 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 | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 7% | 11% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 9.4% |
| Black African | 10.5% | 15.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 66% | 50% | -16.0% | 81.4% | -31.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 6.6% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, just 47.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 47.4% | -24.7% | 83.2% | -35.8% |
| European Union | 6% | 19.6% | 13.6% | 6.1% | 13.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 9.2% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.3% | 19% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 13.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.8% | 47.5% | -23.3% | 83.2% | -35.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 28.1% | 24.3% | 9.8% | 18.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 10.1% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 10.1% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 4.3% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.4% | 76.7% | -20.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 9.5% | 0.9% | 8.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 9.9% | 1.2% | 8.7% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.7% | 37.2% | -18.5% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 7.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grange Road was 36.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.3% lower than the Grays Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grange Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Grays Riverside and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Grange Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-01-31 | £330,980 |
| 30 Grange Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2018-06-08 | £341,332 |
| 56 Grange Road, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2018-03-29 | £362,591 |
| 18 Grange Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £239,995 | 2015-08-07 | £370,492 |
| 42 Grange Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2015-03-26 | £381,803 |
| Full-Time Employee | 194 |
| Part-Time Employee | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 4,423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry Hill Primary and Pre School Dell Road , RM17 5JZ | - not rated | 603 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Hill Academy Bradleigh Avenue , RM17 5UT | 4out of 4 | 655 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Hill Junior School Bradleigh Avenue , RM17 5UT | - not rated | 655 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thameside Primary School Manor Road , RM17 6EF | - not rated | 705 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thameside Junior School Manor Road , RM17 6EF | - not rated | 705 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Park Secondary School Chadwell Road , RM17 5FP | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grays School Media Arts College Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Stanford Road , RM16 4DG | 3out of 4 | 2,651 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer's College Chadwell Road , RM17 5TD | - not rated | 2,046 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock and Basildon College Woodview Campus , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 2,250 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock College Woodview , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 2,250 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkerden Church of England Academy Colyer Drive , DA10 1HN | - not rated | 5,126 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Light Christian School Suite 1, Queensgate Centre , Orsett Road RM17 5DF | - not rated | 377 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 2,633 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tilbury Pupil Referral Unit Tilbury Pss Base , Jack Lobley Centre RM18 7AX | - not rated | 2,643 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Treetops Approach Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 2,722 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C03 Coffee Shop | Thurrock Council, Civic Offices | 301 yd | |
| Wimpy | 13 Grays Shopping Centre, High Street | 311 yd | |
| Break Bar | Grays Shopping Centre, High Street | 316 yd | |
| The Centre Cafe | 12 Clarence Road, Grays | 329 yd | |
| Burger King | 24 Grays Shopping Centre, High Street | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Catholic Club | St Thomas Of Canterbury Church, East Thurrock Road | 299 yd | |
| Courtyard Inn | The Courtyard Inn, 7 Clarence Road | 328 yd | |
| The Theobald Arms | Kings Walk, Grays | 560 yd | |
| The White Hart | Kings Walk, Grays | 560 yd | |
| The Traitors Gate | Traitors Gate, 40 - 42 Broadway | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New World | 140 Clarence Road, Grays | 144 yd | |
| Taste Of Nigeria | 43 Bedford Road, Grays | 258 yd | |
| Farm Pizza | Farm Pizza Grays Ltd, 7 Derby Road | 322 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 56 Orsett Road, Grays | 338 yd | |
| Tasty African Food | 6 Clarence Road, Grays | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 31 Grays Shopping Centre, High Street | 311 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket | Morrisons, London Road | 574 yd | |
| Aldi Gmbh And Co | Aldi, Unit A | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grays Athletic Football Club (Closed) Bridge Road | grass pitches | 113 yd |
| Changes Gym (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| Grays Convent High School COLLEGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Treetops School (Closed) Dell Road | grass pitches | 897 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 | 78.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.