Postcode RM16 3BG is located in a major urban area, within the West Thurrock and South Stifford ward of Thurrock in the East of England region, and forms part of the West Thurrock area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 367.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.5× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Thurrock is £60,281 per year. The nearest station is Chafford Hundred, about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
West Thurrock has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,896 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
West Thurrock has a very high crime rate, with approximately 367.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Thurrock is £60,281 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from RM16 3BG.
West Thurrock near RM16 3BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chafford Hundred located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 7 | Chafford Hundred | C2C | Walking directions to Chafford Hundred |
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £379 per square foot) in West Thurrock and South Stifford area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £540,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £520,000 | £451 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £380,000 | £441 |
| Terraced | 38 | £341,000 | £406 |
| Flats | 69 | £216,000 | £348 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £322,500 | £180,000 | £281,750 | £242,500 |
| 2017 | £342,000 | £187,500 | £280,000 | £250,000 |
| 2018 | £340,000 | £200,000 | £293,000 | £301,250 |
| 2019 | £399,995 | £205,000 | £345,000 | £278,000 |
| 2020 | £464,995 | £177,000 | £385,496 | £314,995 |
| 2021 | £459,995 | £215,000 | £320,000 | £318,995 |
| 2022 | £344,995 | £229,995 | £396,995 | £336,995 |
| 2023 | £376,750 | £229,995 | £365,000 | £320,000 |
| 2024 | — | £215,500 | £405,000 | £335,000 |
| 2025 | £530,000 | £208,000 | £390,000 | £345,000 |
| 2026 | — | £219,000 | £407,500 | £334,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £379 | £307 | £330 | £318 |
| 2017 | £395 | £329 | £317 | £310 |
| 2018 | £393 | £320 | £372 | £319 |
| 2019 | £395 | £335 | £374 | £341 |
| 2020 | £386 | £316 | £426 | £391 |
| 2021 | £381 | £354 | £388 | £398 |
| 2022 | £433 | £402 | £410 | £417 |
| 2023 | £447 | £392 | £431 | £440 |
| 2024 | — | £357 | £449 | £387 |
| 2025 | £438 | £358 | £477 | £414 |
| 2026 | — | £321 | £350 | £393 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the RM16 3BG postcode area, located within West Thurrock, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM16 3BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | M&S Simply Food | Arterial Road West Thurrock, Thurrock, RM16 3BG | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | West Thurrock Arterial Way, West Thurrock, RM16 3BG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Cygnet View, West Thurrock, RM20 1TX | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Weston Avenue, West Thurrock, RM20 3LP | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | Longdan | Lakeside Retail Park, West Thurrock, RM20 1WN | Walking directions to Longdan |
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 3BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lee Watson
West Thurrock and South Stifford - Elected 2 May 2024
Jennifer Craft
Thurrock - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM16 3BG records about 368 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around RM16 3BG in West Thurrock is £245,000 (about £379 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to RM16 3BG, including Aveley Primary School (Good), Somers Heath Primary School (Good) and Warren Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM16 3BG is Chafford Hundred in TfL zone 7, about 1,292 m away, serving the C2C line.
RM16 3BG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,896 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 3BG is Jennifer Craft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lee Watson (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.