The Chase is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM20 4BF 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 2012-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Chase, Grays, RM20 4BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM20 4BP, RM20 4BL, RM20 4XX, RM20 4XP, RM20 4BJ, RM20 4AD, RM20 4AB, RM20 4BQ, RM20 4DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM20 4BF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 49.7% | 49.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 46.4% | 40.3% | -6.1% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.3% | 44% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 9.2% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 46.3% | 57.4% | 11.1% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 33.3% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 7% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 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 | 23% | 20.1% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 10.2% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 12.2% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 30.3% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 9.7% | 4.4% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.2% 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 | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 10.6% | 11.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 8.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 80.7% | 65.2% | -15.5% | 81.4% | -16.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 55.4% 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 | 76.7% | 55.4% | -21.3% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| European Union | 11.2% | 21.7% | 10.5% | 6.1% | 15.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 7.5% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 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 | 75.2% | 55.5% | -19.7% | 83.2% | -27.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 25.3% | 23.7% | 9.8% | 15.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 12% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 4.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 2.5% | -6.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.3% | 76.7% | -17.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Poland | 8% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Romania | 8.3% | 0.9% | 7.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Chase was 34.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.6% lower than the West Thurrock and South Stifford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Chase has the 4th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in West Thurrock and South Stifford and the 131st lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 The Chase, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-10-28 | £259,636 |
| 30 The Chase, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,500 | 2023-08-18 | £239,218 |
| 24 The Chase, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-05-31 | £178,314 |
| 35 The Chase, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2023-01-20 | £262,752 |
| 37 The Chase, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £269,300 | 2022-09-28 | £258,181 |
RM20 4BF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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 4BF 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 | 128 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Transport and storage | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate 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 Mayflower Mayflower Road , RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 632 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 689 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Castle Academy Parker Road , RM17 5YN | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thurrock Academy Schoolfield Road , RM20 3HR | 3out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Primary School Gilbert Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6NB | - not rated | 1,478 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 | 689 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 2,568 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,755 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Edwards School Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 4,185 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 | 4,483 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 4,709 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 4,859 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 4,919 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 | 136 yd | |
| Smokie J's Cafe | STREET RECORD, Askews Farm Lane | 671 yd | |
| Procter And Gamble Staff Canteen | Procter & Gamble Product Supply (Uk) Ltd, Hedley Avenue | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Shant | Old Shant, 432 London Road | 150 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | The Ship, 470 London Road | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Shop | 589 London Road, West Thurrock | 607 yd | |
| Grays King Kebab | The London Knowledge School, Unit 5 | 678 yd | |
| Lezet | 206 London Road, Grays | 897 yd | |
| Man Must Wack | 146 London Road, Grays | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred MAYFLOWER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Private Sports Ground (Closed) Hedley Avenue | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Belmont Castle Academy PARKER ROAD | grass pitches | 945 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 | 179.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.