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 miles
- Southend-on-Sea 17.3 miles
- City of Westminster 21.3 miles
- Bexley 8.1 miles
- Sutton 23.6 miles
- Croydon 19.6 miles
- Basildon 8.1 miles
- Chelmsford 18.5 miles
- Maidstone 16.8 miles
- Gillingham 13.2 miles
- Harlow 21.9 miles
- Grays 0.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Grays Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Grays Riverside Ward 0.5 miles
- Little Thurrock Rectory Ward 0.7 miles
- Chafford Hundred Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Stifford Clays Ward 0.9 miles
- Little Thurrock Blackshots Ward 1 mile
- Chafford and North Stifford Ward 1.2 miles
- South Chafford Ward 1.5 miles
- Baker Street Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Chadwell St. Mary Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park Ward 1.9 miles
- Tilbury St. Chads Ward 1.9 miles
Example postcodes in Grays Thurrock
RM17 5AJ, RM17 6RU, RM17 5BB, RM17 5AR, RM17 5HU, RM17 5JL, RM17 5UL, RM17 6LA, RM17 5UX … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 11.9 miles
- London Southend Airport 16.9 miles
- Grays Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Chafford Hundred Railway Station 1.8 miles
Hotels near Grays Thurrock Ad
- Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns 4 3.6 miles
- Premier Inn Thurrock East 3 1.7 miles
- Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall 3 1.3 miles
- Ibis London Thurrock M25 Hotel 2 2.7 miles
- Best Western Thurrock Hotel 3 2.8 miles
- Doubletree by Hilton Dartford Bridge 4 4 miles
- Premier Inn Thurrock West 3 2.9 miles
- The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel 3.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford 3 4.4 miles
- The Bell Inn Hotel 4.3 miles
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 miles
- Princes Park Stadium 5.3 miles
- Central Park Gardens Gardens 5.6 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 8.5 miles
- Brands Hatch Recreation 8.9 miles
- Park View Road Stadium 9.2 miles
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 10.4 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 10.8 miles
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 10.8 miles
- Pirgo Historic site 11 miles
- University of Greenwich - Avery Hill University 11.1 miles
- MidKent College - Medway College 11.2 miles