What's the Thurrock population and density?

Thurrock population is 176,000 with density 1074.2 per km².

What are house prices in Thurrock?

Based on 1,660 recent sales, the median price is £355,000; see the 10-year chart for trends.

How many households are in Thurrock?

There are 66,378 households in Thurrock

How deprived is Thurrock?

Deprivation score 6/10 (rank 15277 of 32844 in country).

How much social housing is near Thurrock?

About 16.4% across the Thurrock area.

How safe is Thurrock?

Crime level in Thurrock is moderate with about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What are prices by property type in Thurrock?

Latest medians: Detached £517,500, Semi-detached £400,000, Terraced £340,000, Flats £203,000.

What home types are most common in Thurrock?

Housing mix: semi-detached 34.5%, terraced 29.2%.

What's the average income in Thurrock?

Average resident income is about £47,973 per year.

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Q: What schools in Thurrock and how are they rated?

There are 55 schools in Thurrock: 38 primary (4 Outstanding and 32 Good) and 13 secondary (2 Outstanding and 8 Good)

England / East of England / Thurrock

About

Thurrock is a district in Essex, located in the East of England. It lies along the north bank of the River Thames, with key towns including Grays, Tilbury, and Purfleet. The area is known for its industrial and logistical significance, home to the Port of Tilbury and the Lakeside Shopping Centre, one of the largest retail destinations in the region. Thurrock also has connections to London via the A13 road and c2c rail services.

The district features a mix of urban and green spaces, with parts of the Thames Estuary and marshes providing natural habitats. Historical landmarks like Tilbury Fort and the Coalhouse Fort reflect Thurrock’s strategic importance in past centuries. While industry dominates much of the landscape, areas like Chafford Gorges Nature Reserve offer outdoor recreation. Thurrock’s location makes it a key hub for trade and transport in the wider South East.

Area overview

On average Thurrock has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Thurrock is £47,973 per year. There are 55 schools in Thurrock: 38 primary (4 Outstanding and 32 Good) and 13 secondary (2 Outstanding and 8 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

16.4%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Thurrock Population

176,000

Population density

1,074.2 per km²

Demographics

British

116,430

66.16%

Other White

16,811

9.55%

African

16,171

9.19%

Indian

3,982

2.26%

Other Asian

2,579

1.47%

Total population: 175,993

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

25,108

37.83%

Owns outright

16,912

25.48%

Private landlord or letting agency

11,015

16.59%

Social rents from council

9,639

14.52%

Other social rented

2,094

3.15%

Total households: 66,377

Property prices in Thurrock

Based on 1,660 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Thurrock area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,500 up to £1,250,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	205	£517,500	£390,400	£463,500	£600,000	£833,800
Flats	305	£203,000	£115,500	£172,000	£235,000	£275,000
Semi-Detached	543	£400,000	£305,875	£360,000	£441,000	£539,500
Terraced	607	£340,000	£260,000	£310,000	£367,000	£440,000

10 years price trend in Thurrock

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail