Fox Field Close, Grays, RM20 3AQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM20 3AQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.3%	49.1%	1.8%	51.0%	-1.9%
Male	52.7%	50.9%	-1.8%	49.0%	1.9%

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	35.4%	39.1%	3.7%	37.9%	1.2%
Married: Opposite sex	45.5%	49.1%	3.6%	44.2%	4.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.3%	0.7%
Separated	4.7%	2.9%	-1.8%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	11.4%	6.1%	-5.3%	9.1%	-3.0%
Widowed	3%	1.7%	-1.3%	6.1%	-4.4%

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 (93.4%) 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%	62.8%	18.2%	48.4%	14.4%
Good health	39.2%	30.6%	-8.6%	33.6%	-3.0%
Fair health	13.2%	5.9%	-7.3%	12.7%	-6.8%
Bad health	2.5%	0.5%	-2.0%	4.0%	-3.5%
Very bad health	0.5%	0.2%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.0%

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.

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 53.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.7%	12.1%	-22.6%	18.2%	-6.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.8%	5.4%	-12.4%	9.6%	-4.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	9.4%	-5.1%	13.4%	-4.0%
Apprenticeship	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%	5.3%	-3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.1%	14.3%	6.2%	16.9%	-2.6%
Degree or Similar	14.1%	53.7%	39.6%	33.8%	19.9%
Other	9.1%	3.4%	-5.7%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.9% 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%	2.3%	2.3%	1.1%	1.2%
Chinese	0.3%	3.2%	2.9%	0.7%	2.5%
Indian	1.8%	6.4%	4.6%	3.1%	3.3%
Pakistani	0.8%	4.8%	4.0%	2.7%	2.1%
Other Asian	2.5%	1.8%	-0.7%	1.6%	0.2%
Black African	10.9%	25.2%	14.3%	2.5%	22.7%
Black Caribbean	0.5%	3%	2.5%	1.0%	2.0%
Other Black	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	0.5%	1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	2%	1.4%	-0.6%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	2.8%	2.8%	0.9%	1.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	79.7%	42.9%	-36.8%	81.4%	-38.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.8%	0.2%	-0.6%	0.1%	0.1%
Roma	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Arab	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Other	0.5%	2.5%	2.0%	1.6%	0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 54.4% 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	78.7%	54.4%	-24.3%	83.2%	-28.8%
European Union	7.8%	15%	7.2%	6.1%	8.9%
Rest of Europe	1%	1.3%	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Africa	8.1%	15.4%	7.3%	2.7%	12.7%
Middle East and Asia	3.3%	10%	6.7%	5.6%	4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	3.9%	3.6%	1.3%	2.6%
Oceania	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	76.7%	54.4%	-22.3%	83.2%	-28.8%
10+ Years	2.8%	27.2%	24.4%	9.8%	17.4%
5-10 Years	3%	11.1%	8.1%	2.9%	8.2%
2-5 Years	9.1%	4.1%	-5.0%	2.2%	1.9%
Less than 2 years	8.4%	3.2%	-5.2%	1.9%	1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	65.1%	76.7%	-11.6%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
France	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Portugal	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Spain	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Lithuania	2.7%	0.3%	2.4%
Poland	1.8%	1.3%	0.5%
Romania	4.8%	0.9%	3.9%
Other EU countries	5%	1.5%	3.5%
Central and Western Africa	5.2%	0.3%	4.9%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Southern Asia	3.7%	1.2%	2.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Central and South America	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
No passport held	6.8%	13.5%	-6.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.5%	37.2%	-12.7%
Christian	52.2%	46.2%	6.0%
Buddhist	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Hindu	4.1%	1.7%	2.4%
Muslim	11.8%	6.5%	5.3%
Sikh	2%	0.9%	1.1%
Not answered	4.1%	6.0%	-1.9%

Safety

Is Fox Field Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fox Field Close was 272.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.1% higher than the West Thurrock and South Stifford average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Fox Field Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in West Thurrock and South Stifford and the 20th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.7%.

🔎 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 3AQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 9/10 (very 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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Fox Field Close are based on 31 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 Fox Field Close, Grays, RM20 3AQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for RM20 3AQ

Average Price
£413,412

Semi-Detached
£367,272

Terraced
£418,269

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fox Field Close

Average Price
£416,939

Semi-Detached
£378,443

Terraced
£422,642

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fox Field CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Fox Field Close, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building	£449,995	2022-07-29	£451,854
16 Fox Field Close, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building	£425,000	2022-05-16	£436,681
20 Fox Field Close, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2021-02-26	£370,887
17 Fox Field Close, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building	£377,000	2019-10-31	£453,520
21 Fox Field Close, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2019-06-26	£362,906

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RM20 3AQ

Employment

RM20 3AQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.

RM20 3AQ 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	223
Self-Employed	57
Part-Time Employee	39
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	19
Other	19
Student (economically inactive)	18
Looking after home or family	15
Retired	11
Unemployed	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Thurrock Academy Schoolfield Road , RM20 3HR	3out of 4	338 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA	4out of 4	1,553 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower Mayflower Road , RM16 6SA	4out of 4	1,592 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Warren Primary School Gilbert Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6NB	- not rated	2,178 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Belmont Castle Academy Parker Road , RM17 5YN	3out of 4	2,723 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	1,553 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harris Academy Riverside London Road , RM19 1QY	- not rated	2,679 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF	- not rated	3,604 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Park Academy Belhus Park Lane , Aveley RM15 4RU	3out of 4	3,905 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stone Lodge School Cotton Lane , DA2 6PD	- not rated	4,091 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	4,403 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
Istanbul Kebab	Istanbul Grill, 727 London Road	179 yd
The New Monsoon	641, London Road	478 yd
The Cafe Upstairs	Selco Trade Centres Ltd, Unit A	545 yd
Wraps And Wings- Eggsquisite	Doorstep Desserts, Unit 8	551 yd
Jump Giants - Coffee Shop	Jump Giants, Unit B3 And Unit B4	634 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mr Chippy	660 London Road, West Thurrock	121 yd
Burgers LDN	Royal Curry Centre, Unit 3	343 yd
Royal Curry Centre	Unit 3, Thurrock Business Centre	347 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
West Thurrock Recreation Ground (Closed) London Road	grass pitches	590 yd
Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Lakeside) J31 PARK J31 PARK MOTHERWELL WAY	health and fitness suite	708 yd
Private Sports Ground (Closed) Hedley Avenue	grass pitches	1,030 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	160 Mbit/s
Average download speed	191.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	30 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	31 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

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

Overview of RM20 3AQ