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Grays
City in Thurrock, United Kingdom
Overview
Grays is a riverside town in Thurrock, just east of London, known for its blend of urban convenience and suburban tranquility. The city offers excellent transport links, a lively town centre, and proximity to Lakeside Shopping Centre. Its history, green spaces, and the Thames waterfront give Grays a unique, local charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Thurrock
Population
66,843
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.48°, 0.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,708
Local Cost
$1,613
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
10.8°C
Summer Avg
16.9°C
Winter Avg
5.0°C
Record High
30.7°C
Record Low
-5.2°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
680 mm
Internet Speed
217 Mbps
Upload
99 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
32
Coworking
2
Cafes
6
Nightlife
11
Parks
13
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RCS
Distance
19 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 89 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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