Postcode insights

RM16 6PP

Drake Road

Chafford and North Stifford

Interactive map showing RM16 6PP and surrounding area

Detailed insights for RM16 6PP

Overview

Postcode RM16 6PP 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

3/10

Chafford & North Stifford has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,047 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Chafford & North Stifford has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 263 ft away from RM16 6PP.

Flood risk

No risk

Chafford & North Stifford near RM16 6PP 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM16 6PP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

7

Chafford Hundred

C2C

Walking directions to Chafford Hundred

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
387
Population density
7,689.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.97(-59%)
Public order
3.78(-26%)
Other theft
3.24(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.24(-72%)
Vehicle crime
2.7(-39%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
201
51.94%
African
68
17.57%
Pakistani
26
6.72%
Other White
25
6.46%
Indian
22
5.68%
Total population: 387

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
41.79%
Level 3 (A level)
54
20.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
14.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.45%
No qualifications
27
10.07%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
87
68.5%
Owns outright
18
14.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.39%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.94%
Total households: 127

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM16 6PP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM16 6PP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Mar 20262, Daniel Close, Grays, RM16 6PRSemi-DetachedFreehold£420,000
09 Jan 202638, Daniel Close, Grays, RM16 6PRSemi-DetachedFreehold£405,000
23 Jan 2026151, Dudley Close, Grays, RM16 6NTTerracedFreehold£358,000
02 Apr 202675, Drake Road, Grays, RM16 6RGDetachedFreehold£597,500
21 Feb 202531, Chester Close, Grays, RM16 6ETFlatsLeasehold£258,000

Schools

In the RM16 6PP postcode area, located within Chafford & North Stifford, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM16 6PP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryTudor Court Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryWarren Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miSecondaryHarris Academy Chafford HundredAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM16 6PP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM16 6PP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressDrake Road, Thurrock, RM16 6RXWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 6PP, 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 020EE01033614
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1991-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM16 6PP

Is RM16 6PP (Chafford & North Stifford) safe?

The area around RM16 6PP records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 6PP?

The median sale price around RM16 6PP 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 6PP?

There are 6 schools close to RM16 6PP, including Tudor Court Primary School (Good), Warren Primary School (Good) and Harris Academy Chafford Hundred (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM16 6PP?

The closest station to RM16 6PP is Chafford Hundred in TfL zone 7, about 1,515 m away, serving the C2C line.

How deprived is the area around RM16 6PP?

RM16 6PP scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,047 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM16 6PP (Chafford & North Stifford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Thurrock covering RM16 6PP is Jennifer Craft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lynda Hilary Heath (Labour Party).

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.