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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 67 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
67
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
33.75(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.32(+14%)
Vehicle crime
7.22(+59%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.41(-45%)
Other theft
5.49(-1%)
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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £316,500 in Grays Thurrock area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £650,000.

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
Detached6£477,500
Flats10£197,500
Semi-Detached16£395,500
Terraced38£307,500

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

RM175AL

Lenthall Avenue

RM175AP

Lisle Place

RM175AQ

Dukes Avenue

RM176FP

William Street

RM176LB

Maple Road

RM176WD

Gipsy Lane

RM175AU

Dexter Close

RM176DF

Kent Road

RM175AW

Thurloe Walk

RM175FN

Woodend Close

RM175RF

Ward Avenue

RM175RW

Ward Avenue

RM175JP

Hampden Road

RM175LP

Ward Avenue

RM176DH

Allenby Crescent

RM176EQ

Wood Street

RM175JT

Dell Road

RM176EH

Arthur Street

RM175AX

Lenthall Avenue

RM176BB

Elm Road

RM176EW

Broadway

RM175HG

Cromwell Road

RM175RQ

Tennyson Avenue

RM175LF

Dell Road

RM175FL

Treetops Close

RM175HH

Orsett Road

RM175TP

Palmer's Avenue

RM175JU

Dell Road

RM175QW

Rushdon Close

RM175UJ

Cresthill Avenue

RM175AG

Dukes Avenue

RM175EY

Milton Road

RM175LS

Hathaway Road

RM175NH

Southend Road

RM175RT

Southend Road

RM176DA

Bridge Road

RM175HB

Orsett Road

RM175RP

Woodward Close

RM175XA

Langthorne Crescent

RM175HJ

Orsett Road

RM175UB

Palmers Avenue

RM176BU

Bridge Road

RM175UW

College Avenue

RM175HN

Cromwell Road

RM175XB

St Georges Avenue

RM176EF

Manor Road

RM175PR

Lodge Lane

RM175BB

Wallace Road

RM175UP

College Close

RM176SJ

Whitehall Lane

RM175HW

Cromwell Road

RM175JR

Rookwood Close

RM175LD

Hathaway Road

RM175RG

Tennyson Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.