Tunnel Industrial Estate is in West Thurrock, Grays and in Thurrock district. RM20 3LW 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 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tunnel Industrial Estate, West Thurrock, Grays, RM20 3LW 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. The area surrounding RM20 3LW 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tunnel Industrial Estate was 243.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.8% higher than the West Thurrock and South Stifford average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Tunnel Industrial Estate has the 6th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in West Thurrock and South Stifford and the 34th highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.2%.

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 5 Tunnel Industrial Estate, Grays, Thurrock Other, an established residential building | £21,125,000 | 2018-07-31 | £22,120,791 |
RM20 3LW 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 3LW 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 | 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 |
| 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 Primary School Schoolfield Road , RM20 3HR | - not rated | 636 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thurrock Academy Schoolfield Road , RM20 3HR | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chafford Hundred Primary School Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Mayflower Mayflower Road , RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,607 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chafford Hundred Campus Business and Enterprise College Chafford Hundred Campus , Mayflower Road RM16 6SA | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Riverside London Road , RM19 1QY | 3out of 4 | 2,412 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's RC School Fulbrook Lane , RM15 5JY | - not rated | 2,931 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Belhus Chase Specialist Humanities College Nethan Drive , Aveley RM15 4RU | - not rated | 3,358 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 | 1,323 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkerden Church of England Academy Colyer Drive , DA10 1HN | - not rated | 5,220 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knightsmead School Fortin Close , RM15 5NH | - not rated | 3,003 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock Pupil Referral Unit The Culver Centre , Daiglen Drive RM15 5RR | - not rated | 3,450 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 3,927 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill School Errif Drive , South Ockendon RM15 5AY | - not rated | 3,927 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Light Christian School Suite 1, Queensgate Centre , Orsett Road RM17 5DF | - not rated | 3,955 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wraps And Wings- Eggsquisite | Doorstep Desserts, Unit 8 | 126 yd | |
| The Cafe Upstairs | Selco Trade Centres Ltd, Unit A | 383 yd | |
| Jump Giants - Coffee Shop | Jump Giants, Unit B3 And Unit B4 | 517 yd | |
| Ab Salute Gym | Unit C5, J31 Park | 559 yd | |
| TGI Fridays Restaurant | T.G.I. Friday's, Lakeside Autopark | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Curry Centre | Unit 3, Thurrock Business Centre | 508 yd | |
| Burgers LDN | Royal Curry Centre, Unit 3 | 529 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 660 London Road, West Thurrock | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Food Warehouse, Unit 11A | 749 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Lakeside) J31 PARK J31 PARK MOTHERWELL WAY | health and fitness suite | 445 yd |
| Pure Gym (West Thurrock) WEST THURROCK RETAIL PARK WEST THURROCK RETAIL PARK WESTON AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| West Thurrock Recreation Ground (Closed) London Road | grass pitches | 880 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.