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Grays Thurrock

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About

Grays Thurrock is the central administrative and commercial hub of the wider borough. The area centres on the Grays town centre, with its retail offerings and civic buildings, and extends to include the Lakeside Shopping Centre and the surrounding retail parks. This creates a significant concentration of commerce and employment. The ward is defined by major road and rail infrastructure, including the A13 and the railway line to London, which shape its layout and connectivity.

The Thames riverfront forms a key part of the ward's southern boundary, featuring industrial estates and the Port of Grays. Inland, residential neighbourhoods with a mix of housing types are situated away from the main commercial zones. The presence of the large, man-made West Thurrock Lagoon, created from former quarry works, provides a distinct water feature amidst the industrial and logistical landscapes that characterise much of the area.

Area overview

On average Grays Thurrock has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Grays Thurrock is £52,398 per year. There are 5 schools in Grays Thurrock: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Grays Thurrock is home to around 9,836 people, with a population density of about 5,442.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Grays Thurrock Population
9,836
Population density
5,442.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.14(+5%)
Vehicle crime
7.83(+78%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.51(+3%)
Public order
6.2(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.1(-47%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,416
55.06%
Other White
1,344
13.66%
African
765
7.78%
Indian
470
4.78%
Other Asian
371
3.77%
Total population: 9,837

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,116
27.05%
No qualifications
1,874
23.96%
Level 3 (A level)
1,171
14.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,029
13.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
963
12.31%
Total 16+ residents: 7,823

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,178
33.14%
Owns outright
877
24.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
733
20.62%
Social rents from council
596
16.77%
Other forms of private rent
80
2.25%
Total households: 3,555

Property prices in Grays Thurrock

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Grays Thurrock area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Grays Thurrock 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 Thurrock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached20£406,750
Flats9£200,000
Detached6£515,000
Terraced43£315,000

10 years median price trend in Grays Thurrock

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

All postcodes in Grays Thurrock

RM175AB

Lenthall Avenue

RM175LN

Hathaway Road

RM175XB

St Georges Avenue

RM175RW

Ward Avenue

RM175LT

Ireton Place

RM175QT

Hogg Lane

RM175UH

College Avenue

RM176LD

Elm Road

RM176LB

Maple Road

RM175AN

Thurloe Walk

RM176FP

William Street

RM176DQ

Salisbury Road

RM176DJ

Kent Road

RM175AA

Lenthall Avenue

RM175FN

Woodend Close

RM175RJ

Bradleigh Avenue

RM175RN

Ward Avenue

RM176JZ

Grove Road

RM175HA

Orsett Road

RM175JN

Hampden Road

RM175QS

Hogg Lane

RM175RG

Tennyson Avenue

RM175HW

Cromwell Road

RM176LA

Grove Road

RM176EW

Broadway

RM175SE

Lodge Lane

RM176DW

Richmond Road

RM175HX

Stuart Road

RM175LB

Hathaway Road

RM175EY

Milton Road

RM176SJ

Whitehall Lane

RM175UB

Palmers Avenue

RM176DG

Salisbury Road

RM176WD

Gipsy Lane

RM175AJ

Lucas Road

RM175PX

Lodge Lane

RM176TD

High View Gardens

RM175RS

Southend Road

RM175UX

College Avenue

RM176LH

Elm Road

RM175LS

Hathaway Road

RM175LJ

Hathaway Road

RM175LE

Dell Road

RM175LG

Kingston Parade

RM175RQ

Tennyson Avenue

RM175TP

Palmers Avenue

RM175PS

Lodge Lane

RM175AT

Lenthall Avenue

RM176DY

William Street

RM175HT

Cromwell Road

RM176EN

East Street

RM175AX

Lenthall Avenue

RM176EB

Blackmore Close

RM176DZ

William Street

Data Sources

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