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Chafford and North Stifford

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About

Chafford and North Stifford is a ward in Thurrock, Essex, covering residential and green spaces. The area includes the Chafford Hundred development, a large housing estate built on former quarry land, alongside older villages like North Stifford. Lakeside Shopping Centre, one of the UK's largest retail destinations, lies within the ward, attracting visitors from across the region.

The ward features a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with Chafford Gorges Nature Reserve providing walking trails and wildlife habitats. Transport links include the A13 and Chafford Hundred railway station, offering direct services to London. Schools, parks, and local amenities cater to the growing population, while historic landmarks like Stifford Church add character to the area.

Area overview

On average Chafford and North Stifford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 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 of residents in Chafford and North Stifford is £54,700 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).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 112 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 in Chafford and North Stifford area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 up to £735,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£525,000
Flats24£222,500
Semi-Detached16£397,500
Terraced31£350,000

10 years price trend in Chafford and North Stifford

All postcodes in Chafford and North Stifford

RM166QH

Arterial Road North Stifford

RM166YH

Clockhouse Lane
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.