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Chafford & North Stifford

About

Chafford & North Stifford is a residential area in Thurrock, Essex, located near the M25 and A13. The area is known for its mix of housing, including modern developments and older properties. Chafford Hundred, a key part of the area, features a retail park and Lakeside Shopping Centre, one of the largest in the UK. The nearby Chafford Gorges Nature Reserve offers green space with walking trails and wildlife.

North Stifford retains a more rural feel, with historic buildings and open fields. The area provides access to schools, local amenities, and transport links, including Chafford Hundred railway station. Proximity to the Thames Estuary and Dartford Crossing makes it convenient for commuters. The blend of urban and semi-rural elements gives the area a varied character.

Area overview

On average Chafford & North Stifford has moderate deprivation and moderate 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 of residents in Chafford & North Stifford is £54,700 per year. There are 1 schools in Chafford & 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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Chafford & North Stifford Population

8,008

Population density

3,427.6 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

1.83%

Social rents from council

0.88%

Total households: 2,842

Property prices in Chafford & North Stifford

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Chafford & North Stifford area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,053,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 & North Stifford over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	39	£535,000	£412,500	£485,000	£592,500	£703,500
Flats	25	£225,000	£180,000	£205,000	£258,000	£275,000
Semi-Detached	16	£392,500	£311,500	£370,000	£433,750	£517,500
Terraced	27	£345,000	£246,000	£320,500	£385,500	£428,500

10 years median price trend in Chafford & North Stifford

All postcodes in Chafford & North Stifford

RM166QH

Arterial Road North Stifford

RM166YH

Clockhouse Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail