Centurion Way is in Purfleet and in Thurrock district. RM19 1ZZ is located in the West Thurrock and South Stifford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Centurion Way, Purfleet, RM19 1ZZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM19 1ZY, RM19 1ZX, RM19 1PW, RM19 1PF, RM19 1SH, RM19 1QG, RM19 1QQ, RM19 1ST, RM19 1QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM19 1ZZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 58.4% | 54.4% | -4.0% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 41.6% | 45.6% | 4.0% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RM19 1ZZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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 | 38.2% | 48.6% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 25.1% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -19.1% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 3.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 14% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 8.4% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 44.2% | 45.9% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 32% | 26.3% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 17.8% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 8.9% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 RM19 1ZZ this area, 30.2% 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 16.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.2% | 30.2% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 18.4% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 16.8% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 12.3% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 16.2% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -17.6% |
| Other | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.4% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 7.8% | 12% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 9.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 78.8% | 67.4% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -14.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 76.8% 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 | 87.4% | 76.8% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 3% | 11.4% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 77% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.7% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 2.2% | -3.4% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.5% | 76.7% | -23.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 28.8% | 13.5% | 15.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Centurion Way was 215.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 134.9% higher than the Aveley and Uplands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Centurion Way has the 4th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Aveley and Uplands and the 43rd highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 78 River Court Centurion Way, Purfleet-On-Thames, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2024-06-14 | £153,370 |
| Flat 65 River Court Centurion Way, Purfleet, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-04-30 | £192,813 |
| Flat 78 River Court Centurion Way, Purfleet, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £113,500 | 2016-01-15 | £137,705 |
| Flat 74 River Court Centurion Way, Purfleet, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2015-07-03 | £133,476 |
| Flat 62 River Court Centurion Way, Purfleet, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2008-06-30 | £187,755 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM19 1ZZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purfleet Primary School Tank Hill Road , RM19 1TA | - not rated | 388 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purfleet Primary Academy Tank Hill Road , RM19 1TA | 3out of 4 | 388 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Bridge Community Primary School Community Campus , Birdwood Avenue DA1 5GB | - not rated | 2,643 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Bridge Community Primary School Community Campus , Birdwood Avenue DA1 5GB | 3out of 4 | 2,752 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aveley County Infant School Stifford Road , Aveley RM15 4AA | - not rated | 2,933 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Riverside London Road , RM19 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh UTC Dartford Brunel Way , DA1 5TF | 3out of 4 | 3,058 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belhus Chase Specialist Humanities College Nethan Drive , Aveley RM15 4RU | - not rated | 3,141 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Park Academy Belhus Park Lane , Aveley RM15 4RU | 2out of 4 | 3,141 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Howbury Grange Technical School Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 3,248 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National College for the Creative and Cultural Industries The Backstage Centre , High House Production Park RM19 1RJ | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 4,126 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 4,930 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Howbury Centre Pupil Referral Unit Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 3,305 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsmead School Fortin Close , RM15 5NH | - not rated | 4,378 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | - not rated | 4,630 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,630 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 4,911 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Hotel Bar & Grill | The Royal Hotel, London Road | 239 yd | |
| RSPB Nature Reserve | Environment And Education Centre, RSPB Nature Reserve | 370 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 | 44.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 208.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 183.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.