Postcode insights

RM16 4HJ

Oxford Avenue

Chadwell St Mary

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Detailed insights for RM16 4HJ

Overview

Postcode RM16 4HJ is located in a major urban area, within the Chadwell St Mary ward of Thurrock in the East of England region, and forms part of the Chadwell St Mary area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chadwell St Mary is £50,470 per year. The nearest station is Tilbury Town, about 1.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Chadwell St Mary has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,882 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Chadwell St Mary has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.7%

Approximately 13.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Chadwell St Mary is £50,470 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM16 4HJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Chadwell St Mary near RM16 4HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Tilbury Town located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
368
Population density
3,324.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.31(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
26.96(+325%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.67(+105%)
Public order
12.49(+144%)
Vehicle crime
7.89(+79%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
66.76%
African
34
9.26%
Other White
24
6.54%
Other
18
4.9%
Other Black
12
3.27%
Total population: 367

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
77
25.75%
Level 3 (A level)
55
18.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
17.73%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
17.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
13.04%
Total 16+ residents: 299

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
42.74%
Owns outright
39
31.45%
Social rents from council
17
13.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.06%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.23%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Chadwell St Mary

Median price£372,000
Price per sq ft£384
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£334K – £425K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £372,000 (about £384 per square foot) in Chadwell St Mary area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,250 up to £595,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chadwell St Mary over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£431,500£476
Semi-Detached26£425,000£404
Terraced45£350,000£374
Flats1£92,250£138

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chadwell St Mary

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chadwell St Mary.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£315,000£280,000£258,000
2017£320,500£160,000£302,500£270,000
2018£375,000£163,750£304,000£275,000
2019£400,000£173,000£300,000£270,000
2020£350,000£156,000£317,500£275,000
2021£425,000£179,995£338,000£300,000
2022£418,500£365,000£340,000
2023£476,500£210,500£382,500£337,000
2024£471,000£183,000£387,500£350,000
2025£462,500£410,000£340,000
2026£92,250£400,000£360,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chadwell St Mary.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chadwell St Mary.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£342£295£279
2017£339£309£313£298
2018£365£301£305£299
2019£301£287£304£289
2020£369£222£322£317
2021£472£322£332£322
2022£377£400£371
2023£390£388£380
2024£567£343£403£378
2025£476£405£383
2026£138£371£361
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chadwell St Mary.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chadwell St Mary in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM16 4HJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM16 4HJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 May 20255, River View, Grays, RM16 4DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£475,000
29 Apr 202646, Oxford Avenue, Grays, RM16 4HPSemi-DetachedFreehold£449,000
26 Feb 202513A, Thames Drive, Grays, RM16 4BLSemi-DetachedFreehold£272,500
23 Oct 202516, Cambridge Gardens, Grays, RM16 4HSSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000
04 Aug 20259, Cambridge Gardens, Grays, RM16 4HSSemi-DetachedFreehold£410,000

Schools

In the RM16 4HJ postcode area, located within Chadwell St Mary, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM16 4HJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryChadwell St Mary Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHerringham Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryThe Gateway Primary Free SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM16 4HJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM16 4HJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express11-13 Brentwood Road, Chadwell St Mary, RM16 4JDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miChadwell Convenience Store5 Brentwood Road, Chadwell St Mary, RM16 4JDWalking directions to Chadwell Convenience Store
0.1 miLondis67 River View, Chadwell St Mary, RM16 4BJWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miSpar117-119 River View, Chadwell St Mary, RM16 4BAWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miMorrisons Daily3 Defoe Parade, Chadwell St Mary, RM16 4QRWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Thurrock district (2025-26).

Band A£1,430
Band B£1,668
Band C£1,907
Band D£2,145
Band E£2,622
Band F£3,098
Band G£3,575
Band H£4,290

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RM16 4HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ngozi Christa Alike

Chadwell St Mary - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

James McMurdock

South Basildon and East Thurrock - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Reform UK

Geographic Information

DistrictThurrockE06000034
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth Basildon and East ThurrockE14001480
WardChadwell St MaryE05002231
ParishThurrock, unparished areaE43000029
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chadwell St MaryE02003307
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Thurrock 012BE01015934
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM16 4HJ

Is RM16 4HJ (Chadwell St Mary) safe?

The area around RM16 4HJ records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near RM16 4HJ?

The median sale price around RM16 4HJ in Chadwell St Mary is £372,000 (about £384 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM16 4HJ?

There are 7 schools close to RM16 4HJ, including Chadwell St Mary Primary School (Good), Herringham Primary Academy (Good) and The Gateway Primary Free School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around RM16 4HJ?

RM16 4HJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,882 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM16 4HJ (Chadwell St Mary) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock covering RM16 4HJ is James McMurdock (Reform UK), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ngozi Christa Alike (Labour Party).

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Data Sources

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.