Essex
Grays
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Grays is best known for its Thames-side industry, chalk quarries, Lakeside Shopping Centre nearby and commuter links to London.
Postcode districts: RM16, RM17, RM20
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Grays is a Thurrock town on the north bank of the Thames, historically linked to chalk quarrying, cement, river trade and later docks and industry. Its name is associated with the de Grey family, and the surrounding chalk landscape helped supply building materials for London. Lakeside Shopping Centre at nearby West Thurrock transformed the retail economy, while road and rail links make Grays a practical commuter and logistics location. The rental market is value-led, with demand from London, Tilbury and Thurrock workers.
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Page prepared 2026-11-07. Figures come from the official sources named on each card; where we don't have reliable data we say so.