Grays Thurrock sits on the north bank of the River Thames within the unitary authority of Thurrock in Essex, close to the ferry and container port at Tilbury and within easy commuting distance of London. The ward encompasses parts of the riverside and the town centre, with visible contrasts between older market‑town streets and riverside industrial and logistics areas; good road and rail links mean many residents work in shipping, distribution or at nearby retail parks such as Lakeside.
Historically the area grew as a riverside market and port services settlement and still displays that mixed character today, with local cultural touches like the Thurrock Museum and community events in Grays town centre. Recent regeneration has focused on improving public spaces and riverside access, while the population reflects a diverse social mix shaped by industry, retail and commuting to the capital.
Postcode districts covering Grays Thurrock
Most populated places nearby
- Islington 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Southend-on-Sea 17.3 miles27.8 km
- City of Westminster 21.3 miles34.2 km
- Bexley 8.1 miles13 km
- Sutton 23.6 miles38 km
- Croydon 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Basildon 8.1 miles13 km
- Chelmsford 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Maidstone 16.8 miles27 km
- Gillingham 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Harlow 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Grays 0.3 miles0.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Grays Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Grays Riverside Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Little Thurrock Rectory Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Chafford Hundred Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Stifford Clays Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Little Thurrock Blackshots Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Chafford and North Stifford Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- South Chafford Ward 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Baker Street Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Chadwell St. Mary Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Tilbury St. Chads Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
Example postcodes in Grays Thurrock
RM17 5RS, RM17 5HX, RM17 5BB, RM17 5LB, RM17 6EH, RM17 5QN, RM17 5RP, RM17 5JW, RM17 6DA … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 11.9 miles19.1 km
- London Southend Airport 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Grays Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
- Chafford Hundred Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
Hotels near Grays Thurrock Ad
- Stifford Hall Hotel Thurrock 3 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns 4 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Glass House Retreat 4.1 miles6.5 km
- The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford 3 4.4 miles7 km
- Ibis London Thurrock M25 3 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Dartford Bridge 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The Railway by Innkeeper's Collection 4 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Best Western Manor Hotel 3 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Green View Hotel 5.3 miles8.6 km
Schools in Grays Thurrock
- Grays Convent High School Secondary
- Quarry Hill Academy Primary
- St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Primary
- Thameside Primary School Primary
- The Hathaway Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Blue Water Shopping centre 3.9 miles6.4 km
- Princes Park Stadium 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Central Park Gardens Gardens 5.6 miles9 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Brands Hatch Recreation 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Park View Road Stadium 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 10.4 miles16.8 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 10.8 miles17.3 km
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 10.8 miles17.5 km
- Pirgo Historic site 11 miles17.7 km
- University of Greenwich - Avery Hill University 11.1 miles17.9 km
- MidKent College - Medway College 11.2 miles18 km