Postcode RM16 6BW is located in a major urban area, within the South Chafford ward of Thurrock in the East of England region, and forms part of the South Chafford area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Chafford is £92,957 per year. The nearest station is Chafford Hundred, about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Chafford Hundred Park.
South Chafford has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,368 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
South Chafford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 0.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Chafford is £92,957 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM16 6BW.
South Chafford near RM16 6BW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 7 | Chafford Hundred | C2C | Walking directions to Chafford Hundred |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Chafford Hundred Park | Small | Walking directions to Chafford Hundred Park |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 (about £430 per square foot) in South Chafford area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £770,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £547,500 | £449 |
| Terraced | 12 | £396,500 | £525 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £371,750 | £539 |
| Flats | 30 | £230,000 | £381 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £440,000 | £217,000 | £370,000 | £298,500 |
| 2017 | £418,000 | £215,000 | £345,000 | £295,000 |
| 2018 | £510,000 | £222,000 | £355,000 | £335,000 |
| 2019 | £470,000 | £216,250 | £337,500 | £302,000 |
| 2020 | £523,500 | £222,250 | £375,000 | £326,498 |
| 2021 | £537,000 | £225,000 | £381,250 | £362,500 |
| 2022 | £580,000 | £240,000 | £415,000 | £365,000 |
| 2023 | £571,000 | £246,250 | £421,000 | £370,200 |
| 2024 | £507,500 | £235,000 | £433,254 | £395,000 |
| 2025 | £560,000 | £238,000 | £412,000 | £420,000 |
| 2026 | £610,000 | £223,500 | £375,000 | £345,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £354 | £337 | £428 | £425 |
| 2017 | £363 | £352 | £396 | £444 |
| 2018 | £393 | £354 | £458 | £434 |
| 2019 | £392 | £342 | £440 | £448 |
| 2020 | £362 | £335 | £461 | £436 |
| 2021 | £396 | £370 | £421 | £437 |
| 2022 | £438 | £384 | £494 | £512 |
| 2023 | £449 | £405 | £542 | £533 |
| 2024 | £462 | £377 | £507 | £499 |
| 2025 | £441 | £391 | £525 | £513 |
| 2026 | £394 | £355 | £601 | £517 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM16 6BW.
In the RM16 6BW postcode area, located within South Chafford, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM16 6BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Drake Road, Thurrock, RM16 6RX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 1 Lakeside Business Village, Chafford Hundred, RM16 6EW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 6BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gary Watson
South Chafford - Elected 2 May 2024
Jennifer Craft
Thurrock - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM16 6BW records about 107 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around RM16 6BW in South Chafford is £345,000 (about £430 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to RM16 6BW, including Harris Primary Academy Mayflower (Outstanding), Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred (Outstanding) and Harris Academy Chafford Hundred (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM16 6BW is Chafford Hundred in TfL zone 7, about 805 m away, serving the C2C line.
RM16 6BW scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,368 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 6BW is Jennifer Craft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gary 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.