London Road is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM20 4AB 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 London Road, Grays, RM20 4AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM20 4YR, RM20 4XX, RM20 4YH, RM20 4XU, RM20 4BF, RM20 4BP, RM20 4YE, RM20 4AA, RM20 4YJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM20 4AB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 46.8% | 48.3% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 53.2% | 51.7% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 4AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 37.9% | 46.2% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 43% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6.2% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 48% | 52.9% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 34.3% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 21.7% | 20.8% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 14.2% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 13.9% | -8.1% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 16.5% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 25.1% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 7.8% | 4.5% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.4% 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% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 8.4% | 9.8% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 7.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 76% | 71.4% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -10.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 57% 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 | 80.4% | 57% | -23.4% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 26% | 19.3% | 6.1% | 19.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 3% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 7.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79% | 57.3% | -21.7% | 83.2% | -25.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 22.2% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 11.9% | 8.7% | 2.9% | 9.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 3.6% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.5% | 76.7% | -21.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 5.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Romania | 8.7% | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 73.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.2% lower than the West Thurrock and South Stifford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
London Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in West Thurrock and South Stifford and the 198th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 459 London Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-03-31 | £342,883 |
| 467 London Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-01-15 | £283,252 |
| 344 London Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-04-30 | £330,191 |
| 461 London Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-06-21 | £337,081 |
| 447 London Road, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2022-10-14 | £146,351 |
RM20 4AB 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 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Transport and storage | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Mayflower Mayflower Road , RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 579 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 644 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Castle Academy Parker Road , RM17 5YN | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Primary School Gilbert Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6NB | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thurrock Academy Schoolfield Road , RM20 3HR | 3out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 644 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 1,863 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 2,436 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,599 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Edwards School Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 4,018 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,394 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 4,566 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 4,775 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 4,798 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magno Cafe | 535 London Road, South Stifford | 245 yd | |
| Smokie J's Cafe | STREET RECORD, Askews Farm Lane | 579 yd | |
| Procter And Gamble Staff Canteen | Procter & Gamble Product Supply (Uk) Ltd, Hedley Avenue | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Shant | Old Shant, 432 London Road | 236 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | The Ship, 470 London Road | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grays King Kebab | The London Knowledge School, Unit 5 | 562 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop | 589 London Road, West Thurrock | 722 yd | |
| Lezet | 206 London Road, Grays | 810 yd | |
| Man Must Wack | 146 London Road, Grays | 971 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred MAYFLOWER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Belmont Castle Academy PARKER ROAD | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Private Sports Ground (Closed) Hedley Avenue | grass pitches | 1,018 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 201.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.