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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 87 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 £47,977 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
87
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

Ethnic groups

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

Housing tenure

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 1,718 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Thurrock area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for 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 Thurrock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached224£517,500
Flats320£208,185
Semi-Detached559£403,000
Terraced615£340,000

10 years median price trend in Thurrock

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

All wards in Thurrock

Aveley and Uplands

Belhus

Chadwell St Mary

Chafford and North Stifford

Corringham and Fobbing

East Tilbury

Grays Riverside

Grays Thurrock

Little Thurrock Blackshots

Little Thurrock Rectory

Ockendon

Orsett

South Chafford

Stanford East and Corringham Town

Stanford-le-Hope West

Stifford Clays

The Homesteads

Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park

Tilbury St Chads

West Thurrock and South Stifford

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.