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About

Grays Riverside ward occupies a low-lying area on the north bank of the River Thames within the Thurrock unitary authority. The ward is primarily defined by its industrial and logistical functions, containing significant portions of the Port of Tilbury and the Lakeside Basin. This area is a major hub for freight, with extensive distribution centres, deep-water port facilities, and the strategic crossing of the A13 and A1089 road networks. The landscape is largely shaped by these economic activities, featuring large-scale warehouses and transport infrastructure.

Residential communities are present, notably in parts of West Tilbury and along the riverfront at Tilbury. The area includes the Tilbury Fort, a historic artillery fortification that has guarded the Thames estuary since the 16th century. Much of the ward's open space consists of the managed marshes and river walls that line the Thames, providing a distinct environment separate from the industrial zones. The ward's character is fundamentally tied to the movement of goods and the historical and ongoing relationship with the river.

Area overview

On average Grays Riverside has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 21.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Grays Riverside is £52,999 per year. There are 2 schools in Grays Riverside: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Grays Riverside is home to around 13,293 people, with a population density of about 5,661 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
21.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Grays Riverside Population
13,293
Population density
5,661 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.66(+67%)
Shoplifting
36.18(+429%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.97(+29%)
Public order
14.37(+181%)
Drugs
11.81(+309%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,653
42.52%
Other White
2,854
21.47%
African
1,587
11.94%
Other Asian
545
4.1%
Indian
435
3.27%
Total population: 13,294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,317
32.99%
No qualifications
1,980
19.69%
Level 3 (A level)
1,460
14.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,282
12.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,129
11.23%
Total 16+ residents: 10,056

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,804
34.22%
Owns with a mortgage
1,629
30.9%
Owns outright
719
13.64%
Social rents from council
669
12.69%
Other social rented
293
5.56%
Total households: 5,272

Property prices in Grays Riverside

Median price£269,500
Price per sq ft£416
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £329K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £269,500 (about £416 per square foot) in Grays Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £801,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Grays Riverside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£496,000£449
Semi-Detached8£395,500£468
Terraced49£320,000£489
Flats57£210,000£380

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Grays Riverside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grays Riverside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£400,000£176,000£277,000£260,000
2017£400,000£180,000£295,000£270,000
2018£357,500£198,725£330,000£268,000
2019£380,000£195,000£350,000£271,250
2020£462,500£190,000£320,000£280,000
2021£500,000£190,000£318,750£296,000
2022£470,000£213,000£377,000£317,750
2023£525,000£219,000£355,000£325,000
2024£545,000£200,000£388,750£312,500
2025£515,000£210,000£400,000£328,500
2026£560,000£210,000£348,500£305,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grays Riverside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grays Riverside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£351£327£357£323
2017£355£321£394£355
2018£294£316£315£385
2019£380£335£356£364
2020£370£327£443£355
2021£401£357£423£387
2022£455£378£458£451
2023£460£385£523£418
2024£389£363£535£441
2025£437£377£533£493
2026£441£398£468£483
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grays Riverside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Grays Riverside in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Grays Riverside

Is Grays Riverside safe?

Grays Riverside records about 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Grays Riverside?

The median sale price in Grays Riverside is £269,500 (about £416 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Grays Riverside?

Grays Riverside has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Grays Riverside?

Grays Riverside scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Grays Riverside sits around rank 11,762 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Grays Riverside?

The average household income in Grays Riverside is around £52,999 per year, and 22% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Grays Riverside?

Grays Riverside is represented by 1 elected councillor: Tony Fish (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Grays Riverside

RM176NZ

Argent Street

RM175FE

Hastings Close

RM176PB

Goldace

RM175XR

Askew Farm Lane

RM176PS

New Road

RM176LS

Argent Street

RM176SL

New Road

RM175QB

Hogg Lane

RM179PF

Crown Road

RM176QS

Darnley Road

RM175JF

Kiln Way

RM175BY

Brooke Road

RM175EG

Adstock Way

RM176JP

Grays Riverside

RM188WH

Crown Road

RM176RF

Grange Road

RM179SW

New Road

RM175XL

Curling Lane

RM175BW

Brooke Road

RM176SF

Falcon Avenue

RM179TA

New Road

RM176RH

Bradbourne Road

RM176LR

Argent Street

RM176HU

High Street

RM175JA

Bankfoot

RM176BS

Seabrooke Rise

RM175WX

Wharf Road

RM176QF

The Mall

RM176BG

Curzon Drive

RM179TD

Grays Riverside

RM176SB

Falcon Avenue

RM176RR

Argent Street

RM176BZ

Bridge Road

RM176PP

New Road

RM176LX

High Street

RM175EF

Moss Bank

RM176DR

Seabrooke Rise

RM176RW

Crest Avenue

RM176PE

Bruces Wharf Road

RM176LN

Argent Street

RM179SL

New Road

RM179SS

New Road

RM176SG

Curzon Drive

RM176PW

Timber Court

RM176LT

Crown Road

RM176EL

High Street

RM176BP

Seabrooke Rise

RM179JR

Crown Road

RM176RT

Bridge Road

RM176PD

Hove Close

RM176FE

Saxton Close

RM179ZZ

Grays Riverside

RM175DS

Orsett Road

RM175EU

Park View Gardens

RM179SA

New Road

RM176JF

Argent Street

RM176FQ

Argent Street

RM176UZ

Astley

RM175EW

Harrap Chase

RM175ET

Orsett Road

RM175FD

Grays Riverside

RM176FJ

Grays Riverside

RM175EH

Orsett Road

RM176FA

Seabrooke Rise

RM176SE

Falcon Avenue

RM175XG

Seally Road

RM176DP

Seabrooke Rise

RM176BY

Prospect Place

RM176RN

Manor Way

RM176QX

Stanley Road

RM176SD

Falcon Avenue

RM179SG

New Road

RM179QS

Crown Road

RM176QN

Argent Street

RM179SD

New Road

RM175BF

Meesons Lane

RM176PL

Jetty Walk

RM176RY

Bridge Road

RM176RA

Clarence Road

RM175EJ

Orsett Road

RM176RJ

Argent Street

RM175QQ

Hogg Lane

RM179SP

New Road

RM175DL

Orsett Road

RM176NX

High Street

RM176QA

Clarence Road

RM176QW

Stanley Road

RM175EN

Bersham Lane

RM176JT

Thames Road

RM176JH

Crown Road

RM176QH

Lewes Close

RM179AW

Crown Road

RM176TA

Argent Street

RM175XN

Hogg Lane

RM179SR

New Road

RM175DA

Orsett Road

RM175YH

Graylands

RM179QX

Crown Road

RM175ER

Hathaway Road

RM179TB

New Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.