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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 113 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
113
Deprivation level
8/10
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
50.19(+59%)
Shoplifting
35.97(+426%)
Public order
14.86(+190%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.33(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.66(+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 79 recent sales, the median property price is £246,000 in Grays Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £500,000.

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
Terraced25£340,000
Semi-Detached2£375,000
Flats48£210,000
Detached4£466,000

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

RM176QH

Lewes Close

RM176RR

Argent Street

RM175YX

Wharf Road

RM176QP

Argent Street

RM179TB

New Road

RM176QF

The Mall

RM176SB

Falcon Avenue

RM179SL

New Road

RM176LZ

Bexhill Drive

RM179SD

New Road

RM176EL

High Street

RM176NP

High Street

RM179SN

New Road

RM179ST

New Road

RM176RS

Bridge Road

RM176ND

Josling Close

RM176RF

Grange Road

RM176RZ

Crest Avenue

RM176HE

Conway Gardens

RM176TA

Argent Street

RM179SY

New Road

RM176JP

Grays Riverside

RM176HF

Conway Gardens

RM176NX

High Street

RM176DP

Seabrooke Rise

RM176NQ

Crown Road

RM175YS

London Road

RM176PH

Argent Street

RM176DS

Seabrooke Rise

RM175FE

Hastings Close

RM176NF

Maidstone Road

RM176XG

West Street

RM175YJ

Belmont Road

RM176PX

Goldsmith

RM176BS

Seabrooke Rise

RM176SE

Falcon Avenue

RM175YR

Castle Road

RM176PS

New Road

RM176QN

Argent Street

RM176RW

Crest Avenue

RM176FN

Pullman Square

RM176SD

Falcon Avenue

RM176PE

Bruces Wharf Road

RM179SP

New Road

RM175FA

Malthouse Drive

RM176BW

Bridge Court

RM176LN

Argent Street

RM176FB

Saxton Close

RM176QB

Goldace

RM175WX

Wharf Road

RM176PW

Timber Court

RM176FT

West Street

Data Sources

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