Postcode RM16 2XJ is located in a major urban area, within the Stifford Clays area of Thurrock in the East of England region, and forms part of the Stifford Clays area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stifford Clays is £54,946 per year. The median sale price in Stifford Clays is £409,000 (around £411 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £374,250 and £455,000. The nearest station is Grays, about 1.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Stifford Clays has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,732 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Stifford Clays has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stifford Clays is £54,946 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 251 ft away from RM16 2XJ.
Stifford Clays near RM16 2XJ 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £409,000 (about £411 per square foot) in Stifford Clays area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £740,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £582,500 | £445 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £427,000 | £426 |
| Terraced | 18 | £380,000 | £407 |
| Flats | 6 | £178,500 | £244 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £450,000 | £165,000 | £350,000 | £277,500 |
| 2017 | £455,000 | £166,000 | £350,000 | £287,000 |
| 2018 | £450,000 | £170,000 | £358,500 | £310,000 |
| 2019 | £437,500 | £210,000 | £343,500 | £305,500 |
| 2020 | £380,500 | £199,950 | £368,000 | £297,500 |
| 2021 | £500,000 | £205,000 | £402,500 | £335,000 |
| 2022 | £490,000 | £182,500 | £450,000 | £387,550 |
| 2023 | £592,000 | £207,500 | £423,000 | £375,000 |
| 2024 | £650,000 | £187,000 | £422,500 | £392,500 |
| 2025 | £645,000 | £222,000 | £450,000 | £380,000 |
| 2026 | £582,500 | £131,000 | £430,000 | £379,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £324 | £280 | £336 | £287 |
| 2017 | £279 | £313 | £335 | £292 |
| 2018 | £352 | £301 | £334 | £313 |
| 2019 | £415 | £233 | £333 | £314 |
| 2020 | £372 | £287 | £344 | £313 |
| 2021 | £419 | £263 | £360 | £340 |
| 2022 | £427 | £332 | £419 | £393 |
| 2023 | £499 | £323 | £444 | £377 |
| 2024 | £412 | £273 | £388 | £372 |
| 2025 | £381 | £298 | £427 | £392 |
| 2026 | £462 | £243 | £423 | £407 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM16 2XJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | 14, Grantham Way, Grays, RM16 2XJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £480,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | 3, Grantham Way, Grays, RM16 2XJ | Terraced | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2025 | 191, Crammavill Street, Grays, RM16 2AQ | Terraced | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 13, Hogarth Road, Grays, RM16 2XH | Terraced | Freehold | £415,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 159, Crammavill Street, Grays, RM16 2AG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £375,000 |
In the RM16 2XJ postcode area, located within Stifford Clays, there are 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Stifford Clays Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Oct 2022. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Tudor Court Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Mar 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | William Edwards School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Mar 2026. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RM16 2XJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Freshco Store | 12-14 Crammavill Street, Grays, RM16 2BD | Walking directions to Freshco Store |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 6-8 Crammavill Street, Grays, RM16 2BD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 2XJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Anthony Hooper
Stifford Clays - Elected 4 May 2023
Jennifer Craft
Thurrock - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM16 2XJ records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around RM16 2XJ in Stifford Clays is £409,000 (about £411 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to RM16 2XJ, including Stifford Clays Primary School (Good), Tudor Court Primary School (Good) and William Edwards School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
RM16 2XJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,732 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 2XJ is Jennifer Craft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Anthony Hooper (Labour Party).