Postcode RM16 2GL is located in a major urban area, within the Little Thurrock Blackshots ward 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. The average income per household in Little Thurrock North is £62,853 per year. The nearest station is Grays located about 1.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is The Dip-In.
Little Thurrock North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,321 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 23% 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 2.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM16 2GL.
Little Thurrock North near RM16 2GL 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Dip-In | Medium | Walking directions to The Dip-In |
| 0.3 mi | Barnmead Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Barnmead Meadow |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Little Thurrock Blackshots area, with individual transactions ranging from £193,443 up to £800,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 13 | £370,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £245,000 |
| Detached | 12 | £480,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £421,000 |
10 year median price trend in Little Thurrock Blackshots
In the RM16 2GL postcode area, located within Little Thurrock North, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM16 2GL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Bon Bon | 40 King Edward Drive, Grays, RM16 2GG | Walking directions to The Bon Bon |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Stanford Road, Grays, RM16 2XE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Thurrock Mini Market | Chadwell Road, Thurrock, RM17 5SZ | Walking directions to Thurrock Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | The Parade Premier Express | Lodge Lane, Thurrock, RM17 5RZ | Walking directions to The Parade Premier Express |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Lodge Lane, Thurrock, RM17 5RZ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Thurrock district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RM16 2GL, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.