Lakeside Leisure Park is in West Thurrock, Grays and in Thurrock district. RM20 3WH 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 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lakeside Leisure Park, West Thurrock, Grays, RM20 3WH 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 3WH, 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 3WH, 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 3WH 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 Leisure 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 Leisure 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gala Social Club Lakeside Leisure Park, Grays, Thurrock Other, an established residential building | £7,734,500 | 2018-04-05 | £8,453,782 |
RM20 3WH 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 | 1,007 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Mayflower Mayflower Road , RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Primary School Gilbert Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6NB | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aveley Primary School Stifford Road , Aveley RM15 4AA | 2out of 4 | 1,946 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 | 1,500 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Riverside London Road , RM19 1QY | - not rated | 2,604 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Park Academy Belhus Park Lane , Aveley RM15 4RU | 3out of 4 | 2,893 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Ockendon Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 1out of 4 | 3,554 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 3,919 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 | 3,348 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGI Fridays Restaurant | T.G.I. Friday's, Lakeside Autopark | 160 yd | |
| Subway | Unit A5, Lakeside Retail Park | 260 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa, Unit A4 | 322 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 7C, Thurrock Shopping Park | 344 yd | |
| Dunelm Mill - Caffe Pausa | Dunelm, Unit 3 | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lounge Bar | Lounge Bar, Unit 4 Ground Floor | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Express | Unit 405, Intu Lakeside | 724 yd | |
| Shake Shack | Units 413 To 414, Intu Lakeside | 724 yd | |
| Sizzled | Unit 411 To 412, Intu Lakeside | 724 yd | |
| Social Shakes | Unit 101A, Intu Lakeside | 724 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | Greggs, Unit 5 | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Food Warehouse, Unit 11A | 360 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco, Cygnet View | 619 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Burghley Road, Chafford Hundred | 982 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Unit 1 | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (West Thurrock) WEST THURROCK RETAIL PARK WEST THURROCK RETAIL PARK WESTON AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 123 yd |
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Lakeside) J31 PARK J31 PARK MOTHERWELL WAY | health and fitness suite | 404 yd |
| West Thurrock Recreation Ground (Closed) London Road | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Thurrock Fc THURROCK FOOTBALL CLUB THURROCK FOOTBALL CLUB SHIP LANE | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.