👉 Thurrock is a town and civil parish in the London Borough of Pinner, Greater London, England. It is located on the River Thames and has a population of approximately 25,000 people. The name "Thurrock" comes from the Old English word "Thuren", meaning "thorn". The town was named after its location near Thurrock Hill in Essex, which is the highest point in England. It's part of the London Borough of Pinner