Postcode RM16 6BX 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 moderate crime levels, with around 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in South Chafford is £92,957 per year. The nearest station is Chafford Hundred located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is East Street Park.
South Chafford has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,914 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
South Chafford has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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 6BX.
South Chafford near RM16 6BX 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 7 | Chafford Hundred | C2C | Walking directions to Chafford Hundred |
| 0.9 mi | Grays | N/A | Walking directions to Grays |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | East Street Park | Small | Walking directions to East Street Park |
| 0.3 mi | Chafford Hundred Park | Small | Walking directions to Chafford Hundred Park |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £357,250 in South Chafford area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £565,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £420,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £440,000 |
| Flats | 37 | £235,000 |
10 year median price trend in South Chafford
In the RM16 6BX postcode area, located within South Chafford, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 6BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gary Watson
South Chafford - Elected 2 May 2024
Jennifer Craft
Thurrock - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.