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Stifford Clays

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About

Stifford Clays is a residential neighbourhood in Thurrock with a mix of housing, local shops and community facilities clustered around a primary school. The name reflects the clay subsoil beneath much of the area, which influenced local land use and early development patterns. Close-knit streets give way to small greens and playing fields that are used for informal football and children's play. A handful of community-run groups meet at the local hall and at school events, and there are short local shopping parades that serve day-to-day needs.

The area is served by regular bus routes that link residents to nearby town centres and rail stations, and several footpaths run between the housing and the green corridors. Street layouts include a number of cul-de-sacs and connecting lanes that were added in phases through the latter half of the 20th century, producing a neighborhood mix of private and council housing. Local planning documents identify pockets of open space and tree planting projects that are managed by the council and volunteer groups, maintaining the balance between built-up areas and public land.

Area overview

On average Stifford Clays has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stifford Clays is £54,946 per year. There are 2 schools in Stifford Clays: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stifford Clays is home to around 9,648 people, with a population density of about 2,756.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
26.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stifford Clays Population
9,648
Population density
2,756.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.26(-14%)
Vehicle crime
6.94(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.74(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.8(-50%)
Shoplifting
3.73(-45%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,161
74.24%
Other White
548
5.68%
African
504
5.22%
Indian
305
3.16%
Bangladeshi
238
2.47%
Total population: 9,646

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,936
25.24%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,679
21.89%
Level 3 (A level)
1,240
16.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,152
15.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
988
12.88%
Total 16+ residents: 7,669

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,280
35.16%
Owns outright
1,084
29.78%
Social rents from council
897
24.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
254
6.98%
Other social rented
76
2.09%
Total households: 3,640

Property prices in Stifford Clays

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £413,000 in Stifford Clays area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £880,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stifford Clays 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 Stifford Clays over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£580,500
Flats8£201,500
Semi-Detached42£433,750
Terraced14£371,500

10 years median price trend in Stifford Clays

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

All postcodes in Stifford Clays

RM162EX

Meadow Road

RM162UJ

Chestnut Avenue

RM175BA

Wallace Road

RM162XT

Connaught Avenue

RM162BX

Prince Philip Avenue

RM175JX

Russel Road

RM162TH

Lodge Lane

RM162TP

Lodge Lane

RM162XU

The Close

RM175LP

Ward Avenue

RM175LW

Hathaway Road

RM162HB

Meadow Road

RM175AH

Lenthall Avenue

RM162HP

Oakway

RM162PQ

Long Lane

RM163NJ

Stifford Clays Road

RM162JD

Whitmore Avenue

RM175QN

Rushdon Close

RM162AX

Fieldway

RM162HL

The Firs

RM162PT

Long Lane

RM162ET

Meadow Road

RM162EB

Chafford Way

RM162PJ

Long Lane

RM162BH

Harty Close

RM162BP

Crammavill Street

RM162AH

The Pines

RM162UB

Windsor Avenue

RM162AN

Crammavill Street

RM162AP

Crammavill Street

RM162HH

Leasway

RM162TA

The Griffens

RM162UT

Palins Way

RM163NL

Stifford Clays Road

RM175AY

Wallace Road

RM162DD

Stifford Clays

RM162BD

Crammavill Street

RM162XJ

Grantham Way

RM162AG

Crammavill Street

RM162TJ

Waverley Gardens

RM162TR

Mead Close

RM162DS

Stifford Clays Road

RM175LJ

Hathaway Road

RM175LR

Hollis Place

RM162UL

Lodge Lane

RM162BB

Crammavill Street

RM175HU

Pym Place

RM162BU

Silverwood Close

RM162TW

Conrad Close

RM162TN

Conrad Gardens

RM162AE

Goddard Road

RM162DT

Stifford Clays Road

RM162AD

Fairway

RM175PX

Lodge Lane

RM162TS

Lodge Lane

RM162PN

Nutberry Close

RM175BB

Wallace Road

RM175AE

Orchard Drive

RM162XD

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.