London Road is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM20 4DH 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 4DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM20 4AD, RM20 4BL, RM20 4AP, RM20 4YE, RM20 4BF, RM20 4BJ, RM20 4BP, RM20 4AY, RM20 4AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM20 4DH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 54.8% | 49.2% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 45.2% | 50.8% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 4DH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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 | 41.5% | 42.5% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 41.9% | 4.8% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Separated | 7.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 10% | 6.9% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (87.6%) 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% | 58.5% | 13.9% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 29.1% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 9.1% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 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 | 25.3% | 21.9% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 11.7% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 14.8% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 12.2% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 33.2% | 17.9% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 14.4% | 3.1% | -11.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.3% 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% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 14.4% | 9.2% | 2.5% | 11.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 5.2% | 0.9% | -4.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 77.7% | 63.3% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -18.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 59.7% 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 | 76.4% | 59.7% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| European Union | 13.1% | 22.8% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 16.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 8.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.4% | 59.7% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 21.7% | 20.4% | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 8.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 3.2% | -6.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56% | 76.7% | -20.7% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 6.8% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Romania | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 9.8% | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 116.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.2% lower than the West Thurrock and South Stifford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
London Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in West Thurrock and South Stifford and the 107th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.5%.

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.
| Full-Time Employee | 173 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| 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 | 487 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 536 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Castle Academy Parker Road , RM17 5YN | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thurrock Academy Schoolfield Road , RM20 3HR | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Primary School Gilbert Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6NB | - not rated | 1,365 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 | 536 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 2,106 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 2,697 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,841 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Riverside London Road , RM19 1QY | - not rated | 4,187 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 | 4,343 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 4,821 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 5,029 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 5,035 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 | 56 yd | |
| Smokie J's Cafe | STREET RECORD, Askews Farm Lane | 830 yd | |
| Procter And Gamble Staff Canteen | Procter & Gamble Product Supply (Uk) Ltd, Hedley Avenue | 864 yd | |
| The New Monsoon | 641, London Road | 1,085 yd | |
| Ikea | Heron Way, West Thurrock | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Shant | Old Shant, 432 London Road | 34 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | The Ship, 470 London Road | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Shop | 589 London Road, West Thurrock | 462 yd | |
| Grays King Kebab | The London Knowledge School, Unit 5 | 822 yd | |
| Lezet | 206 London Road, Grays | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred MAYFLOWER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 624 yd |
| Private Sports Ground (Closed) Hedley Avenue | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| West Thurrock Recreation Ground (Closed) London Road | grass pitches | 1,050 yd |
| Belmont Castle Academy PARKER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,057 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.