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Stifford Clays

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About

Stifford Clays is a residential ward in the northern part of Thurrock, primarily consisting of housing estates built from the 1960s onward. The area is characterised by its suburban layout, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes, along with some smaller local shopping parades catering to daily needs. The road network connects it to the A13 and nearby Chadwell St Mary.

The landscape includes several areas of green space, such as the playing fields at Stifford Clays Primary School and the grounds of the local church. A notable local feature is the presence of the Mardyke Valley, a watercourse and green corridor that forms part of the western boundary, offering walking routes. The ward is functionally separate from the historic village of Stifford, which lies to the south.

Area overview

On average Stifford Clays has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.6% 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 6,755 people, with a population density of about 2,336.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
23.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stifford Clays Population
6,755
Population density
2,336.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.43(-23%)
Vehicle crime
8.29(+88%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.81(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.66(+5%)
Shoplifting
5.18(-24%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,298
78.41%
Other White
302
4.47%
African
273
4.04%
Indian
186
2.75%
Bangladeshi
153
2.26%
Total population: 6,757

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,292
23.98%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,134
21.05%
Level 3 (A level)
928
17.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
841
15.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
706
13.1%
Total 16+ residents: 5,388

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
943
36.78%
Owns outright
851
33.19%
Social rents from council
535
20.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
134
5.23%
Other social rented
65
2.54%
Total households: 2,564

Property prices in Stifford Clays

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £427,000 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
Semi-Detached30£450,000
Flats7£190,000
Detached7£585,000
Terraced13£378,000

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

RM162DH

Gourney Grove

RM162DB

Kingsman Drive

RM162BB

Crammavill Street

RM162TB

Bodell Close

RM162BA

Crammavill Street

RM162HH

Leasway

RM162AE

Goddard Road

RM162AD

Fairway

RM162XP

Woodcutters Avenue

RM162DP

Kingsman Drive

RM162ED

Chafford Way

RM162HB

Meadow Road

RM162TU

Cobham

RM162AX

Fieldway

RM162TA

The Griffens

Data Sources

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