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Grays Riverside

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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 moderate crime levels, with around 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 5,661.0 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

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 in Grays Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £801,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Grays Riverside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached7£403,000
Flats58£209,435
Detached8£500,000
Terraced53£330,000

10 years median price trend in Grays Riverside

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grays Riverside.

All postcodes in Grays Riverside

RM179ND

Crown Road

RM176FB

Saxton Close

RM175YW

Parker Road

RM179SB

Grays Riverside

RM176HL

Bridge Road

RM175GH

Henry De Grey Close

RM176NF

Maidstone Road

RM176XP

West Street

RM175FH

Malthouse Drive

RM176QT

Argent Street

RM175JB

Curling Lane

RM179SJ

New Road

RM176RS

Bridge Road

RM175YD

London Road

RM176LL

High Street

RM176PZ

Bedford Road

RM176LE

Bromley

RM163RZ

Crown Road

RM179SY

New Road

RM176HF

Conway Gardens

RM176GG

Argent Street

RM175YP

London Road

RM176UY

Astley

RM175JQ

Wingfield

RM179HH

Crown Road

RM176QU

The Retreat

RM175HS

Pagette Way

RM179LY

Crown Road

RM176HR

Kings Walk

RM176FY

Argent Street

RM176PY

Bedford Road

RM176QE

High Street

RM175HZ

Broadlands

RM176RQ

Finchley Road

RM175JG

Orchis Grove

RM176BQ

Curzon Drive

RM175FJ

Brooke Road

RM175YF

London Road

RM176NP

High Street

RM175BT

Quarry Hill

RM179PY

Crown Road

RM179SX

New Road

RM175HR

Meesons Lane

RM176RP

Crest Avenue

RM176RD

Clarence Road

RM176NQ

Crown Road

RM175FP

Grays Riverside

RM176QQ

Derby Road

RM176RE

Grange Road

RM176JJ

Vicarage Square

RM176SZ

Wharf Road South

RM179LP

Crown Road

RM176BL

Seabrooke Rise

RM176QB

Goldace

RM175YQ

Grovelands Way

RM176GD

Argent Street

RM176FN

Pullman Square

RM176QR

Lewes Close

RM176BW

Bridge Court

RM179SU

New Road

RM175YB

London Road

RM175YG

Grovelands Way

RM176HN

Crown Road

RM175XX

London Road

RM175XZ

London Road

RM175JD

Helleborine

RM175FG

Malthouse Drive

RM175BU

Brooke Road

RM176HG

Conway Gardens

RM175EL

Orsett Road

RM176RB

Park Road

RM179JD

Crown Road

RM204AE

Florence Close

RM175FF

Crown Road

RM175HL

Prior Chase

RM176QG

Lewes Close

RM176PF

Bruces Wharf Road

RM176QJ

Clarence Road

RM176LY

George Street

RM179SF

New Road

RM179FE

Crown Road

RM179QR

Crown Road

RM179FH

Crown Road

RM179SQ

New Road

RM176PX

Goldsmith

RM176NA

High Street

RM175HE

Button Road

RM176RZ

Crest Avenue

RM175DF

Queensgate Centre

RM175BN

Brooke Road

RM176QP

Argent Street

RM175XY

London Road

RM176QD

Derby Road

RM179RA

Grays Riverside

RM175YX

Wharf Road

RM176FU

Curzon Drive

RM175JH

Wayfaring Green

RM176WB

Worthing Close

RM175YN

Parker Road

RM175XS

Crown Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.