Postcode RM16 6LS 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 low crime levels, with around 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below 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 4 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 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 6LS.
South Chafford near RM16 6LS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM16 6LS.
In the RM16 6LS postcode area, located within South Chafford, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM16 6LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 6LS, 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 6LS records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 6LS in South Chafford is £345,000 (about £430 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to RM16 6LS, including Harris Academy Chafford Hundred (Outstanding), Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred (Outstanding) and Harris Primary Academy Mayflower (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM16 6LS is Chafford Hundred in TfL zone 7, about 733 m away, serving the C2C line.
RM16 6LS scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,914 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 6LS 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.