Area Information for Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5EJ

Orsett Road in Grays is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Grays Riverside ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Thurrock. This page combines information for the address Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5EJ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of RM17 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for RM17 5EJ.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Thurrock
Ward Grays Riverside
Constituency Thurrock * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region Eastern
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of one property sale in Orsett Road, RM17 5EJ since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Chafford Hundred and Grays), and the Essex Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 191 crimes were reported within half a mile of RM17 5EJ.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

Broadband Summary

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. That generally means support for 1,000Mbps or more, giving blazing fast speeds. More details are available on the Broadband tab.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5EJ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5EJ:

Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5EH
Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5HJ
Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5ED
Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5EL
Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5HH
Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5EB

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about RM17 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found one property sale in Orsett Road since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 6
Semi-Detached 11
Terraced 58
Flat (Purpose-Built) 31
Flat (Converted) 10
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 6
Residence in Commercial Building 16
Total 138
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Orsett Road, Grays contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 54% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 17
Owned with Mortgage 30
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 15
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 72
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 138

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 41
Two People 35
Three People 22
Four People 29
Five People 10
Six People 2
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 139

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Orsett Road, Grays consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 41
Family Household 80
Other Household 17
Total 138

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 51
Deprived In One Dimension 52
Deprived In Two Dimensions 26
Deprived In Three Dimensions 11
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 140

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Thurrock constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 53% male.

Gender
Male 189
Female 165
Total 354

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 28
5-9 21
10-14 23
15-19 14
20-24 31
25-29 36
30-34 37
35-39 32
40-44 20
45-49 22
50-54 26
55-59 27
60-64 15
65-69 10
70-74 7
75-79 4
80-84 0
85+ 2
Total 355

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode RM17 5EJ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 129
Married 96
Separated 12
Divorced 32
Widowed 10
Total 279

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 165
Good 130
Fair 41
Bad 16
Very Bad 2
Total 354

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 86
Apprenticeship 14
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 43
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 23
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 32
No GCSEs or Equivalent 64
Other 18
Total 280

Ethnic Group Embed This

Orsett Road, Grays can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 68% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 242
Mixed Ethnicity 17
Indian 13
Bangladeshi 17
Chinese 1
Other Asian 26
Black African 18
Black Caribbean 6
Other Black/African/Caribbean 4
Other 15
Total 359

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Orsett Road, Grays), only 44% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, so the majority of the residents of this area were not born in the UK.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 157
European Union 117
Rest of Europe 7
Africa 16
Middle East and Asia 52
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 8
Total 357

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Orsett Road, Grays), only 44% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 26% of the residents residing in the UK for 10 years or more.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 157
10+ Years 93
5-10 Years 50
2-5 Years 37
Less Than 2 Years 19
Total 356

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to RM17 5EJ.

Passport(s) Held
None 31
United Kingdom 152
Republic of Ireland 10
European Union 125
Rest of Europe 3
African Countries 5
Middle East or Asia 28
North America or Caribbean 1
Central and South America 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 88
Christian 185
Buddhist 5
Hindu 10
Jewish 0
Muslim 24
Sikh 4
Other Religion 10
Not Stated 30
Total 356

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 106
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 26
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 26
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 7
Unemployed 16
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 32
Retired 20
Looking After Home or Family 26
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 11
Other 12
Total 282

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 5
Professional Occupations 10
Associate Professional Occupations 21
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 11
Skilled Trades Occupations 27
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 15
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 16
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 21
Elementary Occupations 55
Total 181

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 6
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 34
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 26
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 37
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 17
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 31
Semi-Routine Occupation 65
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 37
Full-time Student 30
Total 283

Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5EJ is within the Chafford Hundred and Grays policing neighbourhood, under the Essex Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 191 crimes were reported within half a mile of RM17 5EJ.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 191 crimes committed near Orsett Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Chafford Hundred and Grays
Force Website: https://www.essex.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to RM17 5EJ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for RM17 5EJ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5EJ. The nearest railway station is Grays, approximately 490 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Grays 490 yards
Tilbury Town 1.7 miles
Chafford Hundred Lakeside 1.7 miles
Swanscombe 2.2 miles
Northfleet 2.3 miles
Ebbsfleet International 2.5 miles
Greenhithe for Bluewater 2.8 miles
Gravesend 3.1 miles
Stone Crossing 3.3 miles
Ockendon 3.3 miles
East Tilbury 3.8 miles
Purfleet 3.9 miles
Stanford-le-Hope 4.8 miles
Dartford 5.1 miles
Longfield 5.8 miles
Slade Green 5.9 miles
West Horndon 6.2 miles
Upminster 6.4 miles
Rainham (Essex) 6.4 miles
Erith 6.5 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5EJ. The nearest Overground station is Upminster, approximately 6.4 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5EJ. The nearest is Quarry Hill Academy, approximately 480 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Quarry Hill Academy 480 yards June 2016
    
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles July 2016
    
Thameside Primary School 0.6 miles October 2024
Belmont Castle Academy 0.7 miles April 2012
    
Little Thurrock Primary School 0.8 miles November 2023
    
Tudor Court Primary School 1.1 miles March 2023
    
Deneholm Primary School 1.2 miles March 2018
    
Woodside Academy 1.4 miles July 2018
    
Stifford Clays Primary School 1.4 miles October 2022
    
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower 1.4 miles May 2017
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5EJ. The nearest is Grays Convent High School, approximately 540 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Grays Convent High School 540 yards November 2017
    
Thames Park Secondary School 650 yards January 2023
    
The Hathaway Academy 0.7 miles June 2015
    
Orsett Heath Academy 1.4 miles October 2023
    
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred 1.5 miles March 2024
    
The Gateway Academy 1.6 miles March 2019
    
Olive AP Academy - Thurrock 1.7 miles December 2018
    
William Edwards School 1.7 miles November 2023
    
Ebbsfleet Academy 2.7 miles October 2019
    
Harris Academy Ockendon 3.2 miles February 2024
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5EJ. The nearest is MILTON ROAD SURGERY, approximately 90 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5EJ. The nearest is Ice White Dental Practice, approximately 80 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5EJ. The nearest is Orsett Hospital Minor Injuries Unit - North East London NHS Foundation Trust, approximately 2.7 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5EJ. The nearest is Euin Steele & Partners, approximately < 50 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in RM17 5EJ

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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