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Chafford and North Stifford

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About

Chafford and North Stifford is a residential ward located in the western part of Thurrock, bordering the London Borough of Havering. The area is characterised by modern housing developments, including the large Chafford Hundred estate built on former quarry land. It contains significant retail and leisure facilities, such as the Lakeside Shopping Centre and the Chafford Gorges Nature Park, which offers walking trails around former chalk quarries now filled with water.

The ward's landscape is defined by the M25 motorway, which runs directly through it, and the presence of several large lakes. These water bodies, remnants of the area's industrial past in chalk extraction, are now central to local green spaces. North Stifford village, with its historic church and older housing, provides a contrast to the newer planned communities. Public transport connections include a railway station serving the c2c line into London.

Area overview

On average Chafford and North Stifford has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chafford and North Stifford is £72,164 per year. There are 1 schools in Chafford and North Stifford: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chafford and North Stifford is home to around 8,008 people, with a population density of about 3,425.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chafford and North Stifford Population
8,008
Population density
3,425.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.73(-30%)
Vehicle crime
7.49(+65%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.99(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
5(-57%)
Public order
4(-23%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,528
56.52%
African
1,053
13.14%
Other White
810
10.11%
Indian
388
4.84%
Other Black
164
2.05%
Total population: 8,011

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,250
36.38%
Level 3 (A level)
1,060
17.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,003
16.22%
No qualifications
795
12.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
654
10.57%
Total 16+ residents: 6,185

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,543
54.29%
Owns outright
644
22.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
544
19.14%
Other forms of private rent
52
1.83%
Social rents from council
25
0.88%
Total households: 2,842

Property prices in Chafford and North Stifford

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 in Chafford and North Stifford area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,053,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chafford and North Stifford in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chafford and North Stifford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached39£535,000
Flats23£230,000
Semi-Detached12£400,000
Terraced26£345,000

10 years median price trend in Chafford and North Stifford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chafford and North Stifford.

All postcodes in Chafford and North Stifford

RM166DT

Founes Drive

RM166QB

Caravel Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.