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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 55 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
55
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
26.53(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.05(+10%)
Vehicle crime
6.43(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.35(-62%)
Other theft
4.04(-27%)
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 £410,000 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
Detached7£576,000
Flats9£215,000
Semi-Detached38£422,000
Terraced18£381,500

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

RM162BT

Prince Philip Avenue

RM162HD

Leasway

RM162XT

Connaught Avenue

RM162EB

Chafford Way

RM162DL

Prince Philip Avenue

RM162XS

Connaught Avenue

RM175AL

Lenthall Avenue

RM175AP

Lisle Place

RM175AQ

Dukes Avenue

RM175AU

Dexter Close

RM162EY

Crammavill Close

RM162PX

Long Lane

RM162UU

Palins Way

RM175AW

Thurloe Walk

RM175RF

Ward Avenue

RM162PP

Long Lane

RM163NP

Stifford Clays Road

RM162AT

Fieldway

RM162TR

Mead Close

RM162UB

Windsor Avenue

RM175LP

Ward Avenue

RM162XB

Simmons Place

RM162AL

Fairway

RM175AX

Lenthall Avenue

RM162BA

Crammavill Street

RM162DX

Jenningham Drive

RM162HJ

Elmway

RM162XD

Westland View

RM162DA

Gourney Grove

RM162PQ

Long Lane

RM175QW

Rushdon Close

RM162DR

Stifford Clays Road

RM162FB

Craftsman Close

RM175AG

Dukes Avenue

RM175LS

Hathaway Road

RM162HA

Blackthorn Road

RM162JB

Crammavill Street

RM162PJ

Long Lane

RM162BH

Harty Close

RM162PN

Nutberry Close

RM162PS

Long Lane

RM162XH

Hogarth Road

RM162AF

Goddard Road

RM162TJ

Waverley Gardens

RM162AZ

Crammavill Street

RM162DB

Kingsman Drive

RM162HB

Meadow Road

RM162ST

Whitmore Avenue

RM162XU

The Close

RM175PR

Lodge Lane

RM162AG

Crammavill Street

RM162HU

Whitmore Avenue

RM175BB

Wallace Road

RM162HL

The Firs

RM162PL

Long Lane

RM162TN

Conrad Gardens

RM162UA

Windsor Avenue

RM162XJ

Grantham Way

RM175LD

Hathaway Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.