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About

Grays Town serves as the administrative and commercial centre of Thurrock. The area is focused around the Grays Town Centre shopping complex and the civic offices on New Road. Thames Road forms a key thoroughfare, leading down to the historic Grays Beach on the River Thames. The area contains a mix of retail spaces, local government buildings, and residential streets, with several parks and schools serving the community.

A notable local landmark is the Thurrock History Museum, housed in the former Grays Library building on Orsett Road. The area's connection to the river is evident at the promenade, where industrial heritage meets the tidal estuary. Grays Town railway station provides a direct link to London, supporting its role as a central hub for the wider borough.

Area overview

On average Grays Town has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 30.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Grays Town is £55,049 per year. There are 1 schools in Grays Town: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Grays Town is home to around 9,424 people, with a population density of about 8,644.3 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
30.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Grays Town Population
9,424
Population density
8,644.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.46(+66%)
Shoplifting
32.47(+357%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.01(+21%)
Public order
13.9(+167%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.76(+52%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,810
40.42%
Other White
2,069
21.95%
African
1,257
13.34%
Other Asian
364
3.86%
Bangladeshi
314
3.33%
Total population: 9,425

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,291
33.04%
No qualifications
1,373
19.8%
Level 3 (A level)
1,006
14.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
885
12.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
768
11.08%
Total 16+ residents: 6,934

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,307
34.69%
Owns with a mortgage
1,061
28.16%
Social rents from council
613
16.27%
Owns outright
408
10.83%
Other social rented
260
6.9%
Total households: 3,768

Property prices in Grays Town

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Grays Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £665,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Grays Town 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 Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£500,000
Flats45£210,000
Semi-Detached4£410,250
Terraced21£325,000

10 years median price trend in Grays Town

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

All postcodes in Grays Town

RM176QP

Argent Street

RM176LZ

Bexhill Drive

RM176PW

Timber Court

RM176FE

Saxton Close

RM176FU

Curzon Drive

RM176NF

Maidstone Road

RM179SH

New Road

RM179TA

New Road

RM179SU

New Road

RM175YQ

Grovelands Way

RM176QF

The Mall

RM176SL

New Road

RM179SQ

New Road

RM175FP

Grays Riverside

RM179ST

New Road

RM175YH

Graylands

RM179TD

Grays Riverside

RM176PF

Bruces Wharf Road

RM176RS

Bridge Road

RM176JJ

Vicarage Square

RM176JP

Grays Riverside

RM176SG

Curzon Drive

RM176HR

Kings Walk

RM176NB

High Street

RM176SB

Falcon Avenue

RM176BG

Curzon Drive

RM176ND

Josling Close

RM204XQ

London Road

RM176QR

Lewes Close

RM176RT

Bridge Road

RM179SP

New Road

RM176BZ

Bridge Road

RM176PD

Hove Close

RM179SZ

New Road

RM175XX

London Road

RM176FQ

Argent Street

RM176GG

Argent Street

RM176JF

Argent Street

RM176LR

Argent Street

RM176NQ

Crown Road

RM179SL

New Road

RM175YD

London Road

RM175YF

London Road

RM176NP

High Street

RM176PR

New Road

RM175YR

Castle Road

RM176FY

Argent Street

RM179SD

New Road

RM175YS

London Road

RM176PS

New Road

RM179TB

New Road

RM179SA

New Road

Data Sources

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