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Purfleet

England / East of England / Thurrock / Purfleet

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 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Purfleet is £49,800 per year. There are 1 schools in Purfleet: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
15.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

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 57 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Purfleet area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 up to £800,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£800,000
Flats27£200,000
Semi-Detached8£386,250
Terraced21£320,000

10 years price trend in Purfleet

All postcodes in Purfleet

RM154BJ

High Street

RM191NF

Wingrove Drive

RM191GU

Arterial Road Purfleet

RM191LB

Caspian Close

RM191LN

Kendal

RM191PL

London Road Purfleet

RM191SQ

Armor Road

RM191TT

North Road
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Data Sources

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