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About

Purfleet is a small town in Thurrock, located along the north bank of the River Thames. The area has a mix of industrial and residential spaces, with historic ties to the chalk and cement industries. Purfleet-on-Thames, as it is sometimes called, features a riverside promenade and green spaces like the Purfleet Heritage & Military Centre, which highlights its past.

The town is well-connected, with Purfleet railway station providing links to London and nearby towns. The area has seen recent redevelopment, including new housing and the Purfleet Centre, a community hub. Despite its industrial roots, Purfleet offers quiet riverside walks and views of the Thames, making it a blend of history and modern growth.

Area overview

On average Purfleet has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Purfleet is £56,805 per year. There are 1 schools in Purfleet: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Purfleet is home to around 6,691 people, with a population density of about 2,858.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Purfleet Population
6,691
Population density
2,858.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,994
44.74%
African
1,180
17.63%
Other White
1,072
16.02%
Other Black
208
3.11%
Caribbean
170
2.54%
Total population: 6,692

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
953
35.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
830
31.33%
Social rents from council
353
13.33%
Owns outright
311
11.74%
Other social rented
96
3.62%
Total households: 2,649

Property prices in Purfleet

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £234,000 in Purfleet area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Purfleet 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 Purfleet over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£800,000
Flats28£200,000
Semi-Detached5£385,000
Terraced16£303,500

10 years median price trend in Purfleet

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Purfleet.

All postcodes in Purfleet

RM191ST

Garrison Parade

RM191SR

Beacon Hill Industrial Estate

RM191LA

Caspian Way

RM191PH

Coniston Avenue

RM191GB

Thamley

RM191RR

Botany Way

RM191PG

Coniston Avenue

RM191RB

Beacon Hill

RM191SL

Riverview Flats

RM191PE

Centurion Way

RM154HB

Ship Lane

RM191NP

Linnet Way

RM191UD

West Thurrock and South Stifford

RM191TN

Oakhill Road

RM191LL

Kendal

RM191PY

Centurion Way

RM191TA

Tank Lane

RM191ZY

Centurion Way

RM191GT

Water Lane

RM191NG

Linnet Way

RM154HQ

Ship Lane

RM191QU

Sussex Terrace

RM191QA

London Road Purfleet

RM191NH

Linnet Way

RM191GA

Long Court

RM191QG

Comet Close

RM191LG

Caspian Close

RM191GJ

Halfway Court

RM191NB

Wingrove Drive

RM191QE

Crusader Close

RM191RW

Brevet Close

RM191LH

Caspian Close

RM191TD

Arterial Road

RM154BB

High Street

RM191SE

Gabion Avenue

RM191QF

Saladin Drive

RM191QR

Botany Terrace

RM191GL

St Clements Court

RM191TZ

Oakhill Road

RM191TY

Oakhill Road

RM191QT

Riverview Terrace

RM191LD

Caspian Way

RM191TR

Arterial Road

RM191TX

Linnet Way

RM191RQ

Brimfield Road

RM191AR

Griffiths Road

RM191NW

Wingrove Drive

RM191TU

North Road

RM154AX

High Street

RM191QL

London Road

RM191LJ

Kendal

RM154BE

High Street

RM191TL

Wood Avenue

RM191GW

Baton Close

RM191NT

Linnet Way

RM191SF

Talus Close

RM154BX

High Street

RM191GP

Fanns Rise

RM191GH

Erith Court

RM191SH

The Limes

RM191YX

Mardyke View

RM191PQ

Coniston Avenue

RM191PR

Coniston Avenue

RM191QP

Hollow Cottages

RM191TF

Linnet Way

RM191QX

Harrisons Wharf

RM191LF

Caspian Way

RM191TJ

Southgate Road

RM191AP

Bridgland Road

RM191TS

Arterial Road

RM191PN

Chieftan Drive

RM191GS

Water Lane

RM191QD

London Road Purfleet

RM191GE

Cornwall Gate

RM191ZU

Centurion Way

RM191ZZ

Centurion Way

RM191ZX

Centurion Way

RM191QW

Harrisons Wharf

RM191QQ

Rapier Close

RM191LB

Caspian Way

RM191SQ

Bailey Close

RM154BJ

Garage Villas

RM191NF

Wingrove Drive

RM191LN

Kendal

RM191GU

Water Lane

RM191TT

Purfleet By Pass

RM191PL

Station Terrace

RM191GX

Water Lane

RM191RG

Brimfield Road

RM191GD

Marlow Avenue

RM191AT

Darby Close

RM191TW

Linnet Way

RM191TP

The Quadrant

RM191TE

Linnet Way

RM191RA

Southland Terrace

RM191LE

Caspian Way

RM191QJ

Church Hollow

RM191QB

High Street

RM191TB

Arterial Road Purfleet

RM191GR

Quarry Mews

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/12/2025.