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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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

Median price£330,000
Price per sq ft£387
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£288K – £408K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £387 per square foot) in Grays Thurrock area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £615,000.

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 Thurrock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached18£438,050£419
Detached3£410,000£502
Terraced40£321,000£389
Flats10£193,750£331

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Grays Thurrock

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grays Thurrock.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£445,000£150,750£320,000£238,000
2017£425,000£175,000£345,000£250,000
2018£404,995£166,000£344,995£251,250
2019£435,000£178,500£352,500£248,000
2020£596,000£190,000£407,500£275,000
2021£562,500£199,500£389,250£270,000
2022£475,000£200,000£427,500£320,000
2023£530,750£185,000£395,000£333,000
2024£500,000£178,000£455,000£310,000
2025£575,000£192,500£421,250£313,000
2026£405,000£240,000£517,500£325,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grays Thurrock.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grays Thurrock.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£284£302£313£312
2017£374£319£327£303
2018£361£301£339£308
2019£351£302£341£310
2020£382£357£359£321
2021£404£317£365£341
2022£422£357£403£387
2023£496£358£383£402
2024£370£328£400£373
2025£391£332£401£385
2026£502£311£428£396
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grays Thurrock.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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.