Postcode insights

RM16 5UG

High Road

Chafford and North Stifford

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Detailed insights for RM16 5UG

Overview

Postcode RM16 5UG is located in a major urban area, within the Chafford and North Stifford ward of Thurrock in the East of England region, and forms part of the Chafford & North Stifford area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chafford & North Stifford is £72,164 per year. The nearest station is Chafford Hundred, about 1.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Chafford & North Stifford has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,201 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Chafford & North Stifford has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.2%

Approximately 4.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Chafford & North Stifford is £72,164 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from RM16 5UG.

Flood risk

No risk

Chafford & North Stifford near RM16 5UG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chafford Hundred located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
186
Population density
496 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
16.81(+282%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.81(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.16(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.64(+83%)
Drugs
8.4(+191%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
169
90.86%
Indian
10
5.38%
Caribbean
2
1.08%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.54%
Irish
1
0.54%
Total population: 186

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
45
27.44%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
24.39%
Level 3 (A level)
27
16.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
13.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
10.98%
Total 16+ residents: 164

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
33
45.83%
Owns with a mortgage
30
41.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
5.56%
Other social rented
2
2.78%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.78%
Total households: 72

Property prices in Chafford and North Stifford

Median price£385,000
Price per sq ft£445
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£277K – £518K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £445 per square foot) in Chafford and North Stifford area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,053,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chafford and North Stifford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£547,500£417
Semi-Detached14£410,000£495
Terraced20£347,500£539
Flats20£235,000£406

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chafford and North Stifford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chafford and North Stifford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£415,000£195,000£331,000£277,000
2017£430,000£220,000£330,000£299,000
2018£465,000£215,000£316,250£297,500
2019£449,000£217,000£300,000£294,000
2020£500,000£220,000£328,500£305,000
2021£497,983£225,000£381,250£327,500
2022£500,000£240,000£401,000£360,000
2023£560,000£237,500£388,750£330,000
2024£500,000£237,500£377,500£350,000
2025£542,500£246,000£415,000£351,000
2026£580,000£197,500£405,000£358,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chafford and North Stifford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chafford and North Stifford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350£315£388£403
2017£341£358£397£413
2018£374£345£426£442
2019£398£325£387£422
2020£383£308£392£431
2021£394£346£462£448
2022£465£391£511£519
2023£432£368£509£525
2024£414£393£488£474
2025£455£387£478£517
2026£417£391£504£522
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chafford and North Stifford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chafford and North Stifford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM16 5UG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM16 5UG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jul 20254, Sherwood, Grays, RM16 5UDDetachedFreehold£850,000
02 Mar 2026Cranley Cottage, Clockhouse Lane, Grays, RM16 5UNDetachedFreehold£475,000
28 Nov 2025Elmswell, Clockhouse Lane, Grays, RM16 5UNSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
29 Jan 202613, Elvin Drive, Grays, RM16 5UTTerracedFreehold£410,000
27 Jun 202543, Clockhouse Lane, Grays, RM16 5URSemi-DetachedFreehold£417,500

Schools

In the RM16 5UG postcode area, located within Chafford & North Stifford, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM16 5UG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryTudor Court Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimaryWarren Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

1.0 miPrimaryStifford Clays Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 5UG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lynda Hilary Heath

Chafford and North Stifford - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jennifer Craft

Thurrock - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictThurrockE06000034
Parliamentary ConstituencyThurrockE14001546
ParishThurrock, unparished areaE43000029
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chafford & North StiffordE02006926
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Thurrock 020CE01015942
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about RM16 5UG

Is RM16 5UG (Chafford & North Stifford) safe?

The area around RM16 5UG records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near RM16 5UG?

The median sale price around RM16 5UG in Chafford & North Stifford is £385,000 (about £445 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM16 5UG?

There are 3 schools close to RM16 5UG, including Tudor Court Primary School (Good), Warren Primary School (Good) and Stifford Clays Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around RM16 5UG?

RM16 5UG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,201 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM16 5UG (Chafford & North Stifford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Thurrock covering RM16 5UG is Jennifer Craft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lynda Hilary Heath (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.