Postcode RM16 6LY 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in South Chafford is £58,400 per year. The nearest station is Chafford Hundred located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Chafford Hundred Park.
South Chafford has a 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 very low crime rate, with approximately 35.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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 of residents in South Chafford is £58,400 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 162 ft away from RM16 6LY.
South Chafford near RM16 6LY 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 89 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 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 | 26 | £560,000 |
| Flats | 33 | £232,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £440,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £400,000 |
10 year median price trend in South Chafford
In the RM16 6LY postcode area, located within South Chafford, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM16 6LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.