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West Thurrock and South Stifford

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About

West Thurrock and South Stifford is a ward dominated by industrial and logistical infrastructure. The area is defined by the expansive complex of the Lakeside Shopping Centre and its surrounding retail parks, which create a major commercial hub. The landscape is heavily shaped by the presence of the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge and the M25 motorway, which carve through the Thames-side terrain. Large-scale distribution warehouses and business parks occupy much of the available land, framing the view along the riverfront.

The residential communities are more contained, primarily situated in the South Stifford village area, which offers a contrast with its older housing and local church. A significant feature is the presence of the giant Purfleet Deep Water Terminal, handling bulk materials along the Thames. The area's geography is also marked by former chalk quarries, some of which have been repurposed, adding a distinct topographic character to the otherwise developed expanse.

Area overview

On average West Thurrock and South Stifford has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 150 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Thurrock and South Stifford is £59,272 per year. There are 2 schools in West Thurrock and South Stifford: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). West Thurrock and South Stifford is home to around 13,799 people, with a population density of about 1,306.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
150
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Thurrock and South Stifford Population
13,799
Population density
1,306.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
59.06(+763%)
Violence and sexual offences
52.83(+67%)
Vehicle crime
26.45(+501%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.22(+75%)
Other theft
16.52(+202%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,784
41.9%
Other White
2,558
18.53%
African
2,375
17.2%
Other Black
392
2.84%
Indian
354
2.56%
Total population: 13,805

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,519
34.36%
No qualifications
1,844
18%
Level 3 (A level)
1,488
14.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,442
14.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,113
10.87%
Total 16+ residents: 10,243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,051
39.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,509
28.92%
Social rents from council
587
11.25%
Owns outright
575
11.02%
Other social rented
268
5.14%
Total households: 5,217

Property prices in West Thurrock and South Stifford

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £282,500 in West Thurrock and South Stifford area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Thurrock and South Stifford 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 West Thurrock and South Stifford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached14£390,000
Terraced50£342,250
Detached5£540,000
Flats67£203,000

10 years median price trend in West Thurrock and South Stifford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Thurrock and South Stifford.

All postcodes in West Thurrock and South Stifford

RM204XL

Moore Avenue

RM203FJ

Weston Avenue

RM191QR

Botany Terrace

RM191QX

Harrisons Wharf

RM203AQ

Fox Field Close

RM203BT

Jubilee Road

RM191ZX

Centurion Way

RM191LL

Kendal

RM204AR

London Road

RM191SH

The Limes

RM203ZD

Weston Avenue

RM191AS

London Road Purfleet

RM203AR

St Clement's Way

RM203AF

Schoolfield Way

RM203AU

Oliver Road

RM191QH

Church Lane

RM191NA

Q E D Distribution Park

RM191RE

London Road

RM204YL

Palmerston Road

RM203HD

London Road

RM204BQ

Gumley Close

RM191TX

Linnet Way

RM204XG

Mill Lane

RM191GU

Water Lane

RM191ZY

Centurion Way

RM203AS

Oliver Close

RM204YH

Palmerston Road

RM191AE

Arterial Road

RM191QJ

Church Hollow

RM191QA

London Road Purfleet

RM204BJ

Draper Close

RM204XP

Gumley Road

RM203JE

Credo Way

RM191GE

Cornwall Gate

RM201WN

Lakeside Retail Park

RM203JS

First Avenue

RM204AQ

Parsonage Road

RM203AX

Barclay Way

RM191QW

Harrisons Wharf

RM191AF

Vellacott Close

RM191NU

Back Lane

RM191TB

Arterial Road Purfleet

RM204XJ

East Street

RM203LU

London Road West Thurrock

RM163BG

Thurrock Motorway Services Area

RM203EE

Oliver Close

RM203JB

Second Avenue

RM204YZ

Mill Lane

RM203BP

Elm Terrace

RM191GH

Erith Court

RM191PG

Coniston Avenue

RM191RA

Southland Terrace

RM191TN

Oakhill Road

RM203HL

London Road

RM191GR

Quarry Mews

RM203JH

Third Avenue

RM203AW

Motherwell Way

RM191SD

London Road

RM204AJ

Parsonage Road

RM204EL

Hedley Avenue

RM191RL

London Road

RM204AL

Hedley Avenue

RM203LJ

Weston Avenue

RM204BF

The Chase

RM203BU

St Clements Avenue

RM191QN

Windermere Avenue

RM204AD

London Road

RM191QQ

Rapier Close

RM203HT

The Rookery

RM204AB

London Road

RM204XW

Moore Avenue

RM191NT

Linnet Way

RM204XX

Foxton Road

RM204AU

London Road

RM191GT

Water Lane

RM203DA

Hillcrest Avenue

RM191GS

Water Lane

RM204BE

South View Heights

RM191NX

London Road Purfleet

Data Sources

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