Lakeside Retail Park is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM20 1WN 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 Lakeside Retail Park, Grays, RM20 1WN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM20 1WN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 47.3% | 54.5% | 7.2% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 52.7% | 45.5% | -7.2% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 RM20 1WN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.3% 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 | 35.4% | 72.3% | 36.9% | 37.9% | 34.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 20.6% | -24.9% | 44.2% | -23.6% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1.3% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 5.8% | -5.6% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (92.5%) 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 | 44.6% | 63.8% | 19.2% | 48.4% | 15.4% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 28.7% | -10.5% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 5.9% | -7.3% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around RM20 1WN this area, 4.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.7% | 4.5% | -30.2% | 18.2% | -13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 3.2% | -14.6% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 21.3% | 13.2% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 52.3% | 38.2% | 33.8% | 18.5% |
| Other | 9.1% | 1.3% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.1% 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% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 6.9% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 10.9% | 16.4% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 13.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 79.7% | 48.1% | -31.6% | 81.4% | -33.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 73.9% 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 | 78.7% | 73.9% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 6.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 6.9% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.7% | 73.5% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 19% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 3.2% | -5.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 0% | -8.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 13.4% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lakeside Retail Park was 2944.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1208.0% higher than the West Thurrock and South Stifford average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Lakeside Retail Park has the 2nd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in West Thurrock and South Stifford and the 2nd highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 653.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit E2 Lakeside Retail Park, Grays, Thurrock Other, an established residential building | £37,500 | 2018-03-15 | £40,430 |
| Unit D1B Lakeside Retail Park, Grays, Thurrock Other, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2017-04-21 | £33,404 |
| Unit D1B Lakeside Retail Park, Grays, Thurrock Other, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2017-04-21 | £33,404 |
RM20 1WN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Thurrock Academy Schoolfield Road , RM20 3HR | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Primary School Gilbert Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6NB | - not rated | 1,502 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Mayflower Mayflower Road , RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aveley Primary School Stifford Road , Aveley RM15 4AA | 2out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Park Academy Belhus Park Lane , Aveley RM15 4RU | 3out of 4 | 2,730 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Riverside London Road , RM19 1QY | - not rated | 2,768 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Ockendon Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 1out of 4 | 3,297 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 3,915 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 3,092 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit A5, Lakeside Retail Park | 14 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa, Unit A4 | 125 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonald's, Cygnet View | 163 yd | |
| The Range Home And Leisure | The Range, Unit A1 | 163 yd | |
| Nandos | Nando's, Unit C2 | 163 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lounge Bar | Lounge Bar, Unit 4 Ground Floor | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flip Out | Unit 614 The Quay, Intu Lakeside | 502 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Express | Unit 405, Intu Lakeside | 537 yd | |
| Shake Shack | Units 413 To 414, Intu Lakeside | 537 yd | |
| Sizzled | Unit 411 To 412, Intu Lakeside | 537 yd | |
| Social Shakes | Unit 101A, Intu Lakeside | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Food Warehouse, Unit 11A | 365 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco, Cygnet View | 371 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Burghley Road, Chafford Hundred | 865 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Unit 1 | 918 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (West Thurrock) WEST THURROCK RETAIL PARK WEST THURROCK RETAIL PARK WESTON AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 329 yd |
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Lakeside) J31 PARK J31 PARK MOTHERWELL WAY | health and fitness suite | 616 yd |
| Thurrock Fc THURROCK FOOTBALL CLUB THURROCK FOOTBALL CLUB SHIP LANE | grass pitches | 924 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 6.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 6.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 9.88 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 9.88 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.08 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.