Grays Riverside is a waterside ward in Thurrock, England, lying beside the River Thames and forming part of the wider Grays area. The geography mixes riverside housing and promenades with industrial and port-related land uses, reflecting its location close to the Port of Tilbury and the wider Thames Estuary; there are good rail and road links into London, which shape both commuting patterns and local economic life.
Historically tied to river trade and docks, the ward has a layered character of Victorian terraces, post‑war estates and newer waterside developments, and has seen ongoing regeneration aimed at improving housing and leisure provision. The population is socially diverse, with employment centred on logistics, retail and services, and a range of community groups and local initiatives working to strengthen neighbourhood amenities and riverside access.
Postcode districts covering Grays Riverside
Most populated places nearby
- Islington 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Southend-on-Sea 17.7 miles28.5 km
- City of Westminster 21 miles33.7 km
- Bexley 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Sutton 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Croydon 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Basildon 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Chelmsford 19 miles30.6 km
- Maidstone 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Gillingham 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Harlow 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Grays 0.8 miles1.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Grays Thurrock Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Chafford Hundred Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Grays Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Little Thurrock Rectory Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- South Chafford Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Chafford and North Stifford Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Stifford Clays Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Little Thurrock Blackshots Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Tilbury Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Tilbury St. Chads Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
Example postcodes in Grays Riverside
RM17 6SE, RM17 6ND, RM17 5DF, RM16 3RZ, RM17 6QX, RM17 5FE, RM17 5ES, RM17 5YF, RM17 9QX … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 11.6 miles18.6 km
- London Southend Airport 17.4 miles27.9 km
- Grays Railway Station 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Chafford Hundred Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
Hotels near Grays Riverside Ad
- Stifford Hall Hotel Thurrock 3 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Glass House Retreat 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford 3 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Ibis London Thurrock M25 3 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Dartford Bridge 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Green View Hotel 4.8 miles7.8 km
- The Railway by Innkeeper's Collection 4 6.8 miles11 km
- Best Western Manor Hotel 3 5.3 miles8.5 km
Schools in Grays Riverside
- Belmont Castle Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Blue Water Shopping centre 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Princes Park Stadium 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Central Park Gardens Gardens 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Brands Hatch Recreation 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Park View Road Stadium 8.8 miles14.2 km
- University of Greenwich - Avery Hill University 10.7 miles17.2 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 10.9 miles17.5 km
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Pirgo Historic site 11.2 miles18 km
- North Woolwich Old Station Museum Museum 11.2 miles18 km