South View Road is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM20 4AT 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 South View Road, Grays, RM20 4AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM20 4BE, RM20 4AR, RM20 4AN, RM20 4AJ, RM20 4AG, RM20 4BH, RM16 6AZ, RM16 6BT, RM16 6BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM20 4AT 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South View Road 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.
South View Road 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 South View Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-11-23 | £229,005 |
| 11 South View Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £302,000 | 2023-02-22 | £290,638 |
| 27 South View Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £307,250 | 2022-10-05 | £299,846 |
| 5A South View Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-08-01 | £316,419 |
| 9 South View Road, Grays, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2021-09-30 | £242,178 |
RM20 4AT 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 566 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Mayflower Mayflower Road , RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 571 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thurrock Academy Schoolfield Road , RM20 3HR | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Primary School Gilbert Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6NB | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Castle Academy Parker Road , RM17 5YN | 3out of 4 | 1,609 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 | 566 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 2,553 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 3,142 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 3,246 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Riverside London Road , RM19 1QY | - not rated | 3,732 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 | 4,224 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 5,249 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 5,456 yd | Free schools special | 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 | 487 yd | |
| The New Monsoon | 641, London Road | 642 yd | |
| Ikea | Heron Way, West Thurrock | 755 yd | |
| Procter And Gamble Staff Canteen | Procter & Gamble Product Supply (Uk) Ltd, Hedley Avenue | 811 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab | Istanbul Grill, 727 London Road | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship Inn | The Ship, 470 London Road | 107 yd | |
| The Old Shant | Old Shant, 432 London Road | 485 yd | |
| The Lounge Bar | Lounge Bar, Unit 4 Ground Floor | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Shop | 589 London Road, West Thurrock | 105 yd | |
| SLOPPY JOES | Kushi Indian Restaurant, Unit 3 | 1,080 yd | |
| Chris' Fish Bar | The Fish House, Unit 5 Ground Floor | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Burghley Road, Chafford Hundred | 1,030 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Unit 1 | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred MAYFLOWER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Private Sports Ground (Closed) Hedley Avenue | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| West Thurrock Recreation Ground (Closed) London Road | grass pitches | 596 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 | 159.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.