Postcode insights

RM16 4LR

Sandy Lane

East Tilbury

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Detailed insights for RM16 4LR

Overview

Postcode RM16 4LR is located in a major urban area, within the East Tilbury ward of Thurrock in the East of England region, and forms part of the East Tilbury area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in East Tilbury is £62,227 per year. The nearest station is Tilbury Town, about 1.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

East Tilbury has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,120 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

East Tilbury has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.3%

Approximately 5.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in East Tilbury is £62,227 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

East Tilbury near RM16 4LR 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
387
Population density
1,219.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.38(-29%)
Vehicle crime
15.67(+256%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.19(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.39(+32%)
Other theft
4.48(-18%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
238
61.5%
African
50
12.92%
Other White
41
10.59%
Other
12
3.1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
2.84%
Total population: 387

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
26.69%
No qualifications
66
22.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
17.57%
Level 3 (A level)
41
13.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
12.5%
Total 16+ residents: 296

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
72
48%
Owns outright
44
29.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
14.67%
Other social rented
8
5.33%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.67%
Total households: 150

Property prices in East Tilbury

Median price£368,000
Price per sq ft£393
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£325K – £407K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £368,000 (about £393 per square foot) in East Tilbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £156,200 up to £670,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Tilbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£450,000£407
Semi-Detached37£385,000£382
Terraced25£330,000£421
Flats6£181,500£331

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Tilbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Tilbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£400,000£135,000£295,000£242,500
2017£362,000£148,500£305,000£260,000
2018£365,000£148,000£325,000£265,500
2019£340,000£152,000£316,000£277,500
2020£340,000£133,000£315,000£295,000
2021£376,500£143,125£326,500£288,750
2022£415,000£192,500£368,750£338,250
2023£450,000£180,500£355,000£347,500
2024£408,750£187,500£355,000£325,000
2025£450,000£168,000£380,000£336,000
2026£590,000£184,000£380,000£295,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Tilbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Tilbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£273£259£299£308
2017£287£258£305£309
2018£285£286£290£326
2019£350£294£320£313
2020£372£304£332£338
2021£342£254£342£336
2022£378£352£398£381
2023£364£339£363£394
2024£370£338£394£410
2025£387£316£380£409
2026£296£345£396£374
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Tilbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for East Tilbury in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM16 4LR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM16 4LR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Apr 20262, Caxton Cottages, Sandy Lane, Grays, RM16 4LPTerracedFreehold£325,000
28 Mar 202538, Hill House Drive, Grays, RM16 4DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000
30 Apr 2026157, Hill House Drive, Grays, RM16 4DSTerracedFreehold£400,000
05 Dec 202531, Hill House Drive, Grays, RM16 4DSSemi-DetachedFreehold£460,000
21 Nov 202533, Hill House Drive, Grays, RM16 4DSSemi-DetachedFreehold£385,000

Schools

In the RM16 4LR postcode area, located within East Tilbury, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHerringham Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miSecondaryThe Gateway AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM16 4LR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM16 4LR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miChadwell Convenience Store5 Brentwood Road, Chadwell St Mary, RM16 4JDWalking directions to Chadwell Convenience Store
0.4 miTesco Express11-13 Brentwood Road, Chadwell St Mary, RM16 4JDWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 4LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sue Sammons

East Tilbury - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

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
WardEast TilburyE05002234
ParishThurrock, unparished areaE43000029
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)East TilburyE02003308
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Thurrock 013DE01015950
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM16 4LR

Is RM16 4LR (East Tilbury) safe?

The area around RM16 4LR records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near RM16 4LR?

The median sale price around RM16 4LR in East Tilbury is £368,000 (about £393 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM16 4LR?

There are 5 schools close to RM16 4LR, including Chadwell St Mary Primary School (Good), Herringham Primary Academy (Good) and The Gateway Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around RM16 4LR?

RM16 4LR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,120 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM16 4LR (East Tilbury) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock covering RM16 4LR is James McMurdock (Reform UK), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Sammons (Independent).

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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.