Salix Road is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM17 6UH is located in the Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Salix Road, Grays, RM17 6UH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM17 6UA, RM17 6UX, RM17 6XA, RM17 6UL, RM17 6UR, RM17 6UU, RM17 6UT, RM17 6TX, RM17 6UJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM17 6UH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.6% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.4% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RM17 6UH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34% | 31.7% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 51.3% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.9% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (91%) 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 | 59.2% | 57.5% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 33.5% | 3.3% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 9% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 23% | 20.8% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 26.6% | 12.1% | -14.5% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 17% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 21.6% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 23.1% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 89.4% | 87.5% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 94.7% | 85.8% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 7.8% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 85.6% | -9.1% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 62.8% | 46.2% | 16.6% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Salix Road was 265.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.8% higher than the Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Salix Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park and the 22nd highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Salix Road, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-07-05 | £346,736 |
| 22 Salix Road, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-06-29 | £453,244 |
| 30 Salix Road, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-07-12 | £415,093 |
| 38 Salix Road, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-04-14 | £393,087 |
| 23 Salix Road, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £326,500 | 2021-06-28 | £375,667 |
RM17 6UH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RM17 6UH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfleet Nursery School 140 London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JS | 4out of 4 | 3,769 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 | 531 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Hill Academy Bradleigh Avenue , RM17 5UT | 4out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Primary Free School Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU | 3out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Thurrock Primary School Rectory Road , RM17 5SW | 1out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne Primary Academy Lansdowne Road , RM18 7QB | 3out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,543 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Academy Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU | 3out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH | - not rated | 2,617 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 | 1,431 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 2,564 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 4,295 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 4,448 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Cafe | Asda Superstore, Thurrock Park Way | 312 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonald's, Thurrock Park Way | 359 yd | |
| Chopsys | 44 Rectory Road, Grays | 692 yd | |
| Propersnack | Don Ps, 44 Broadway | 697 yd | |
| Chai Bhai | 11 Broadway, Grays | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship | Dock Road, Grays | 520 yd | |
| Tyrells Hall Social Club | Tyrrells Hall Club, 67 Dock Road | 529 yd | |
| The Bull Public House | The Bull, Dock Road | 529 yd | |
| The Traitors Gate | Traitors Gate, 40 - 42 Broadway | 759 yd | |
| St Thomas Catholic Club | St Thomas Of Canterbury Church, East Thurrock Road | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo Grills Takeaway | 28 Broadway, Grays | 753 yd | |
| Yummy Patisserie | 17 Broadway, Grays | 759 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo | 13 Broadway, Grays | 759 yd | |
| Captain Korma | 5 Broadway, Grays | 759 yd | |
| Stallions 2 | Stallions, 38 Broadway | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores | Asda Superstore, Thurrock Park Way | 312 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 | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.