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About

Little Thurrock Blackshots ward lies in the western part of Thurrock, primarily consisting of residential housing estates built in the mid-20th century. The area is bordered by the A13 to the north and includes the large Blackshots playing fields and sports complex, a central green space for local recreation. Housing is a mix of semi-detached homes, terraces, and some low-rise flats, serving a settled community with several local schools and convenience shops catering to daily needs.

The ward's landscape is marked by the elevated chalk ridge of the Linford Hills, offering views across the Thames estuary. This topography historically influenced settlement patterns, separating it from the industrial zones nearer the river. The local leisure centre and library on Blackshots Lane function as key community hubs. Public transport connections focus on bus routes linking residents to Grays town centre and the wider borough.

Area overview

On average Little Thurrock Blackshots has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 8.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Little Thurrock Blackshots is £62,853 per year. There are 3 schools in Little Thurrock Blackshots: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Little Thurrock Blackshots is home to around 7,081 people, with a population density of about 3,281.9 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Little Thurrock Blackshots Population
7,081
Population density
3,281.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.78(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.9(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.61(-26%)
Other theft
6.5(+19%)
Vehicle crime
5.65(+28%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,174
73.06%
African
455
6.42%
Other White
415
5.86%
Indian
273
3.85%
Pakistani
121
1.71%
Total population: 7,082

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,387
24.86%
No qualifications
1,204
21.58%
Level 3 (A level)
982
17.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
900
16.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
633
11.35%
Total 16+ residents: 5,579

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,070
40.33%
Owns outright
1,055
39.77%
Social rents from council
250
9.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
191
7.2%
Other forms of private rent
46
1.73%
Total households: 2,653

Property prices in Little Thurrock Blackshots

Median price£427,000
Price per sq ft£436
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£368K – £468K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £427,000 (about £436 per square foot) in Little Thurrock Blackshots area, with individual transactions ranging from £193,443 up to £825,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Little Thurrock Blackshots over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£515,000£472
Semi-Detached39£427,000£446
Terraced12£370,000£413

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Little Thurrock Blackshots

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Little Thurrock Blackshots.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£370,000£317,500£309,498
2017£384,000£175,000£333,000£340,000
2018£420,000£210,000£355,000£288,000
2019£390,000£220,000£355,000£318,000
2020£410,000£178,750£352,500£275,000
2021£460,000£385,000£335,000
2022£480,000£239,000£440,000£375,000
2023£528,750£215,000£414,000£401,000
2024£600,000£201,750£425,000£357,500
2025£490,000£245,000£435,000£370,000
2026£645,000£427,000£370,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Little Thurrock Blackshots.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Little Thurrock Blackshots.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£269£354£354
2017£275£337£358£353
2018£378£336£362£353
2019£347£360£360£296
2020£381£348£382£331
2021£411£395£388
2022£457£383£457£410
2023£381£400£462£439
2024£381£391£456£410
2025£480£399£451£404
2026£412£436£430
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Little Thurrock Blackshots.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Little Thurrock Blackshots in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Little Thurrock Blackshots

Is Little Thurrock Blackshots safe?

Little Thurrock Blackshots records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Little Thurrock Blackshots?

The median sale price in Little Thurrock Blackshots is £427,000 (about £436 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Little Thurrock Blackshots?

Little Thurrock Blackshots has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Little Thurrock Blackshots?

Little Thurrock Blackshots scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Little Thurrock Blackshots sits around rank 20,446 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Little Thurrock Blackshots?

The average household income in Little Thurrock Blackshots is around £62,853 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Little Thurrock Blackshots?

Little Thurrock Blackshots is represented by 1 elected councillor: Mike Fletcher (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Little Thurrock Blackshots

RM162LU

Fairfield Avenue

RM162ER

Montgomery Close

RM162DG

Sawcotts Way

RM162DF

Heathland Way

RM162EF

College Way

RM162NT

Highfield Gardens

RM162XY

Buxton Road

RM162RD

Regent Close

RM162LD

Blackshots Lane

RM162LP

Blackshots Lane

RM162EP

Gloucester Avenue

RM162GN

Gordon Road

RM162SP

Haven Place

RM162NS

Laird Avenue

RM162LR

Ashley Gardens

RM162NJ

Broadview Avenue

RM162YJ

Lodge Lane

RM162GG

King Edward Drive

RM162PU

Long Lane

RM162SS

Culford Road

RM162YH

Lodge Lane

RM164DG

Little Thurrock Blackshots

RM162SU

Marlborough Close

RM162EW

Woodside Close

RM162RN

Victoria Avenue

RM162QL

Milford Road

RM162SX

Moreland Avenue

RM162GY

Crofton Road

RM162EN

Barnmead Meadow

RM162RP

Victoria Avenue

RM162GF

Parkside

RM162QT

Springfield Road

RM162SA

Heathview Gardens

RM162QS

Jesmond Road

RM162RR

Victoria Close

RM162LB

Blackshots Lane

RM162YP

Lodge Lane

RM162YL

Lodge Lane

RM162JT

Blackshots Lane

RM162SD

Premier Avenue

RM162WJ

Woodview

RM162LT

Fairfield Avenue

RM162GL

Woodview

RM162XZ

Buxton Road

RM162QD

Long Lane

RM162NR

Jesmond Road

RM162QR

Jesmond Road

RM162XE

Blackshots Lane

RM162NP

Laird Avenue

RM162JU

Blackshots Lane

RM162FD

Little Thurrock Blackshots

RM162SB

Premier Avenue

RM162WU

Buxton Road

RM162GP

Woodview

RM162QB

Long Lane

RM162EG

Colburn Way

RM162RX

Heathview Road

RM162YB

Carlton Road

RM162GW

Gordon Road

RM162DN

Woodside Close

RM162BF

Culverin Avenue

RM162RS

Heathview Road

RM162QU

Springfield Road

RM162YD

Lodge Lane

RM162NL

Laird Avenue

RM162LJ

Blackshots Lane

RM162GE

Parkside

RM162DQ

Heathland Way

RM162SR

Crowstone Road

RM162SJ

Premier Avenue

RM162DW

Grangewick Road

RM162LS

Fairfield Avenue

RM162QA

Long Lane

RM162NX

Northolme Close

RM162GD

King Edward Drive

RM162PA

Cherrydown

RM162GT

Masefield Road

RM164AQ

King Edward Drive

RM162LW

Brookmans Avenue

RM162RU

Heathview Road

RM162EQ

Mallins Way

RM162GB

Woodlands Close

RM162ES

Woodside Close

RM162GZ

Crofton Road

RM162BL

Wentworth Place

RM162RT

Heathview Road

RM162EE

Torel Way

RM162SH

Turp Avenue

RM162RB

Albert Close

RM162QJ

Kerry Road

RM162RW

Victoria Avenue

RM162YA

Carlton Road

RM162NU

Highfield Gardens

RM162RL

Victoria Avenue

RM162LY

Farm Drive

RM162GH

Grangewood Avenue

RM162QP

Milford Road

RM162LN

Brookmans Avenue

RM162LL

Blackshots Lane

RM162QH

Long Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.