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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

RM179DG

Crown Road

RM176DT

Seabrooke Rise

RM175ED

Orsett Road

RM179SZ

New Road

RM176RG

Finchley Road

RM175ES

Orsett Road

RM175JJ

Curling Lane

RM176PG

Argent Street

RM179RZ

Grays Riverside

RM176DB

Bridge Road

RM176PH

Argent Street

RM175JE

Kiln Way

RM176HQ

Conway Gardens

RM176QY

Stanley Road

RM179PE

Crown Road

RM179QT

Crown Road

RM176NN

Crown Road

RM179TE

Grays Riverside

RM176GT

St Leonards Close

RM179SE

New Road

RM176FT

West Street

RM175EB

Orsett Road

RM176LU

High Street

RM179HY

Crown Road

RM175YT

Rosebery Road

RM176QZ

Bluebell Mews

RM175XE

Askews Farm Lane

RM175XT

Hogg Lane

RM175BX

Brooke Road

RM175DD

Orsett Road

RM179RG

Grays Riverside

RM179QD

Crown Road

RM176RL

Clarence Road

RM176DS

Seabrooke Rise

RM179ST

New Road

RM176HE

Conway Gardens

RM175FA

Malthouse Drive

RM175QL

Crown Road

RM175YZ

Askews Farm Lane

RM176PN

Coal Court

RM176PR

New Road

RM175YR

Castle Road

RM175YS

London Road

RM176ND

Josling Close

RM175HY

Bankfoot

RM179RX

Grays Riverside

RM176LP

Argent Street

RM175BS

Argyll Road

RM179SN

New Road

RM176XG

West Street

RM176LZ

Bexhill Drive

RM179RR

Grays Riverside

RM204XQ

London Road

RM188BN

Crown Road

RM176PJ

Goldsmiths

RM179SH

New Road

RM176PQ

Jetty Walk

RM176QL

Grays Riverside

RM175YJ

Belmont Road

RM176NB

High Street

Data Sources

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