Postcode RM16 2BF is located in a major urban area, within the Little Thurrock Blackshots area of Thurrock in the East of England region, and forms part of the Little Thurrock North area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Little Thurrock North is £62,853 per year. The median sale price in Little Thurrock Blackshots is £425,000 (around £434 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £370,000 and £485,000. The nearest station is Grays, about 1.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is The Dip-In.
Little Thurrock North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,005 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.
Little Thurrock North has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Little Thurrock North is £62,853 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 201 ft away from RM16 2BF.
Little Thurrock North near RM16 2BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Grays located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Dip-In | Medium | Walking directions to The Dip-In |
| 0.1 mi | Barnmead Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Barnmead Meadow |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £434 per square foot) in Little Thurrock Blackshots area, with individual transactions ranging from £193,443 up to £825,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £465,000 | £412 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £422,500 | £441 |
| Terraced | 10 | £370,000 | £413 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £370,000 | — | £317,500 | £309,498 |
| 2017 | £384,000 | £175,000 | £333,000 | £340,000 |
| 2018 | £420,000 | £210,000 | £355,000 | £288,000 |
| 2019 | £390,000 | £220,000 | £355,000 | £318,000 |
| 2020 | £410,000 | £178,750 | £352,500 | £275,000 |
| 2021 | £460,000 | — | £385,000 | £335,000 |
| 2022 | £480,000 | £239,000 | £440,000 | £375,000 |
| 2023 | £528,750 | £215,000 | £414,000 | £401,000 |
| 2024 | £600,000 | £201,750 | £425,000 | £357,500 |
| 2025 | £485,000 | £245,000 | £435,000 | £370,000 |
| 2026 | £465,000 | — | £430,000 | £351,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £269 | — | £354 | £354 |
| 2017 | £275 | £337 | £358 | £353 |
| 2018 | £378 | £336 | £362 | £353 |
| 2019 | £347 | £360 | £360 | £296 |
| 2020 | £381 | £348 | £382 | £331 |
| 2021 | £411 | — | £395 | £388 |
| 2022 | £457 | £383 | £457 | £410 |
| 2023 | £381 | £400 | £462 | £439 |
| 2024 | £381 | £391 | £456 | £410 |
| 2025 | £470 | £399 | £449 | £404 |
| 2026 | £441 | — | £438 | £421 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM16 2BF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 91, Wood View, Grays, RM16 2GP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £670,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 14, Woodside Close, Grays, RM16 2DN | Detached | Freehold | £398,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 92, Woodside Close, Grays, RM16 2DN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2025 | 2, Woodside Close, Grays, RM16 2DN | Terraced | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 94, Woodside Close, Grays, RM16 2DN | Detached | Freehold | £450,000 |
In the RM16 2BF postcode area, located within Little Thurrock North, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Woodside Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2014. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Orsett Heath Academy | Free schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Oct 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Little Thurrock Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Nov 2023. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RM16 2BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Bon Bon | 40 King Edward Drive, Grays, RM16 2GG | Walking directions to The Bon Bon |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 117-119 River View, Chadwell St Mary, RM16 4BA | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Thurrock district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RM16 2BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mike Fletcher
Little Thurrock Blackshots - Elected 2 May 2024
Jennifer Craft
Thurrock - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM16 2BF records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around RM16 2BF in Little Thurrock Blackshots is £425,000 (about £434 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to RM16 2BF, including Woodside Academy (Good), Orsett Heath Academy (Good) and Little Thurrock Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
RM16 2BF scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,005 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Thurrock covering RM16 2BF is Jennifer Craft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mike Fletcher (Labour Party).