Grays, Essex
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Grays (or Grays Thurrock)[1] is the largest town in the borough and unitary authority area of Thurrock, in the ceremonial county of Essex, England. The town, which is both a former civil parish and one of Thurrock's traditional Church of England parishes, is located on the north bank of the River Thames.
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Grays | |
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Grays skyline as seen from Broadness Marsh. | |
Location within Essex | |
Population | 44,341 (2021) |
OS grid reference | TQ615773 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Grays |
Postcode district | RM16-RM17, RM20 |
Dialling code | 01375 |
Police | Essex |
Fire | Essex |
Ambulance | East of England |
UK Parliament | |
51.475°N 0.330°E / 51.475; 0.330 |
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It is approximately 20 miles (32 km) to the east of central London, and 2 miles (3.2 km) east of the M25 motorway. Its economy is linked to Port of London industries, its own offices, retail and the Lakeside Shopping Centre at West Thurrock.