Thurrock Lakeside Shopping Centre, West Thurrock, Grays, RM20 2ZG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM20 2ZG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.5%	51.7%	3.2%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	51.5%	48.3%	-3.2%	49.0%	-0.7%

Partnership Status

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	40.1%	40.4%	0.3%	37.9%	2.5%
Married: Opposite sex	46.7%	45.8%	-0.9%	44.2%	1.6%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.1%	2.9%	0.8%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	8.3%	6.3%	-2.0%	9.1%	-2.8%
Widowed	2.1%	4.6%	2.5%	6.1%	-1.5%

Health

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 (85.5%) 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	49.5%	53.7%	4.2%	48.4%	5.3%
Good health	34.5%	31.8%	-2.7%	33.6%	-1.8%
Fair health	12.4%	11.1%	-1.3%	12.7%	-1.6%
Bad health	2.9%	2.8%	-0.1%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	24%	21.4%	-2.6%	18.2%	3.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.9%	14%	-2.9%	9.6%	4.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.2%	11.1%	-7.1%	13.4%	-2.3%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	5.3%	2.0%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.5%	16.9%	7.4%	16.9%	0.0%
Degree or Similar	18.2%	28%	9.8%	33.8%	-5.8%
Other	9.9%	3.3%	-6.6%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.1% 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%	1.2%	1.2%	1.1%	0.1%
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.3%	4%	2.7%	3.1%	0.9%
Other Asian	2.3%	0.9%	-1.4%	1.6%	-0.7%
Black African	9.8%	13.3%	3.5%	2.5%	10.8%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	2.2%	1.5%	1.0%	1.2%
Other Black	0.3%	1.9%	1.6%	0.5%	1.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	1.9%	1.2%	0.9%	1.0%
Mixed Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
White	83.4%	68.1%	-15.3%	81.4%	-13.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.1%	1.4%
Other	0%	3.4%	3.4%	1.6%	1.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 62.4% 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	79.5%	62.4%	-17.1%	83.2%	-20.8%
European Union	9.8%	19.9%	10.1%	6.1%	13.8%
Rest of Europe	1.3%	2.2%	0.9%	0.8%	1.4%
Africa	6.8%	9.3%	2.5%	2.7%	6.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	5%	3.4%	5.6%	-0.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	1.2%	0.5%	1.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	78.8%	62.2%	-16.6%	83.2%	-21.0%
10+ Years	2.9%	22%	19.1%	9.8%	12.2%
5-10 Years	6.2%	6.8%	0.6%	2.9%	3.9%
2-5 Years	6.5%	6.2%	-0.3%	2.2%	4.0%
Less than 2 years	5.5%	2.8%	-2.7%	1.9%	0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	60.5%	76.7%	-16.2%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Lithuania	8.3%	0.3%	8.0%
Poland	5.2%	1.3%	3.9%
Romania	5.9%	0.9%	5.0%
Other EU countries	4.3%	1.5%	2.8%
Other Europe	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Central and Western Africa	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Southern Asia	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	11.1%	13.5%	-2.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	21.7%	37.2%	-15.5%
Christian	57.3%	46.2%	11.1%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Hindu	2.2%	1.7%	0.5%
Muslim	6.5%	6.5%	0.0%
Sikh	3.1%	0.9%	2.2%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	7.4%	6.0%	1.4%

Safety

Is Thurrock Lakeside Shopping Centre Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thurrock Lakeside Shopping Centre was 3153.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1300.8% higher than the West Thurrock and South Stifford average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Thurrock Lakeside Shopping Centre has the highest crime rate of 23 local areas in West Thurrock and South Stifford and the highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 626.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£49,800

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in RM20 2ZG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Thurrock Lakeside Shopping Centre are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Thurrock.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Thurrock Lakeside Shopping Centre, West Thurrock, Grays, RM20 2ZG

Estimated Average Property Prices for RM20 2ZG

Average Price
£46,052

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£46,052

Estimated Average Property Prices for Thurrock Lakeside Shopping Centre

Average Price
£172,406

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£172,406

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Thurrock Lakeside Shopping CentreStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
98 Thurrock Lakeside Shopping Centre, Grays, Thurrock Other, an established residential building	£41,500	2016-12-20	£46,100

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RM20 2ZG

Employment

RM20 2ZG 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	104
Part-Time Employee	29
Retired	26
Self-Employed	25
Looking after home or family	19
Student (economically inactive)	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Other	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	43
Construction	17
Transport and storage	15
Education	15
Administrative and support service activities	15
Human health and social work activities	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Manufacturing	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Information and communication	6
Real estate activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Other	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Warren Primary School Gilbert Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6NB	- not rated	898 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA	4out of 4	1,068 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower Mayflower Road , RM16 6SA	4out of 4	1,135 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West Thurrock Academy Schoolfield Road , RM20 3HR	3out of 4	1,358 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Somers Heath Primary School Foyle Drive , RM15 5LX	3out of 4	2,010 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,068 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Park Academy Belhus Park Lane , Aveley RM15 4RU	3out of 4	2,964 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harris Academy Ockendon Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY	1out of 4	3,136 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Harris Academy Riverside London Road , RM19 1QY	- not rated	3,374 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF	- not rated	3,462 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY	4out of 4	2,935 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Harrods Champagne Bar	H Beauty, Unit 116	5 yd
Bubble Citea	Thorntons, Unit 92	33 yd
German Doner Kebab (GDK)	Unit 401, Lakeside Shopping Centre	52 yd
Baby Cakes Vending Limited	Intu Lakeside, West Thurrock Way	63 yd
Starbucks Coffee Company (UK)	Intu Lakeside, West Thurrock Way	63 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Lounge Bar	Lounge Bar, Unit 4 Ground Floor		369 yd
Chafford Hundred Brewers Fayre	The Chafford Hundred Brewers Fayre, Howard Road		734 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Boost Juice Bars	Boost Juice Bar, Unit 59	50 yd
You Me Sushi	Intu Lakeside, West Thurrock Way	63 yd
Love Churros	Unit 43, Intu Lakeside	74 yd
Pizza Express/Mac & Wings	Pizza Express, Unit 423 To 424	74 yd
Greggs Bakeries	Greggs, Unit 58B	74 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	Burghley Road, Chafford Hundred	355 yd
Tesco	Tesco Express, Unit 1	369 yd
Tesco Extra	Tesco, Cygnet View	659 yd
Iceland	Food Warehouse, Unit 11A	964 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bannatyne Health Club (Chafford Hundred) HOWARD ROAD	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool	731 yd
Lakeside Sports Ground ARTERIAL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	901 yd
Pure Gym (West Thurrock) WEST THURROCK RETAIL PARK WEST THURROCK RETAIL PARK WESTON AVENUE	health and fitness suite	903 yd
Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Lakeside) J31 PARK J31 PARK MOTHERWELL WAY	health and fitness suite	925 yd
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred MAYFLOWER ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	962 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	12.8%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	97.9%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	97.9%

Download Speed

Median download speed	3.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	5.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	24.31 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	24.31 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	0.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	0.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	1.01 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.