Thurrock
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Located on the north bank of the River Thames in Essex, Thurrock includes the towns of Grays, Purfleet, and Tilbury. The area features major retail hubs like Lakeside Shopping Centre, riverside parks, and industrial docks. The M25, A13, and C2C rail services offer quick links to London and Kent, while the Dartford Crossing connects to the south.
Wards in Thurrock
Thurrock is divided into 13 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Aveley and Uplands
- Belhus
- Chafford and North Stifford
- Grays Riverside
- Grays Thurrock
- Little Thurrock Blackshots
- Little Thurrock Rectory
- Ockendon
- South Chafford
- Stifford Clays
- Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park
- Tilbury St Chads
- West Thurrock and South Stifford
Thurrock is a constituency that covers these wards in Thurrock.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 32,025 | 26.42% | 1,348,369 | 21.07% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 8,920 | 7.36% | 465,497 | 7.28% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 18,115 | 14.94% | 810,089 | 12.66% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 27,966 | 23.07% | 1,242,589 | 19.42% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,767 | 17.13% | 1,261,140 | 19.71% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 13,433 | 11.08% | 1,270,813 | 19.86% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 69,935 | 57.89% | 78.49% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 14,773 | 12.23% | 6.78% | 6.15% |
| African | 13,874 | 11.48% | 1.87% | 2.50% |
| Indian | 3,440 | 2.85% | 2.16% | 3.13% |
| Other Asian | 2,228 | 1.84% | 1.27% | 1.63% |
| Bangladeshi | 2,214 | 1.83% | 0.80% | 1.08% |
| Other Black | 2,141 | 1.77% | 0.38% | 0.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 1,975 | 1.63% | 1.11% | 1.55% |
| Pakistani | 1,901 | 1.57% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| Caribbean | 1,815 | 1.50% | 0.66% | 1.05% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,259 | 1.04% | 0.82% | 0.86% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,067 | 0.88% | 0.77% | 0.78% |
| White and Black African | 884 | 0.73% | 0.43% | 0.42% |
| Chinese | 874 | 0.72% | 0.61% | 0.75% |
| White and Asian | 817 | 0.68% | 0.81% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 661 | 0.55% | 0.91% | 0.85% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 341 | 0.28% | 0.14% | 0.11% |
| Arab | 329 | 0.27% | 0.25% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 279 | 0.23% | 0.15% | 0.17% |