Postcode insights

RM16 6YL

Swiftsure Road

South Chafford

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Detailed insights for RM16 6YL

Overview

Postcode RM16 6YL 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 average crime levels, with around 48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Chafford Hundred Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

South Chafford has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,837 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

South Chafford has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.5 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 0.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in South Chafford is £92,957 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 265 ft away from RM16 6YL.

Flood risk

No risk

South Chafford near RM16 6YL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM16 6YL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

7

Chafford Hundred

C2C

Walking directions to Chafford Hundred

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM16 6YL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miChafford Hundred ParkSmallWalking directions to Chafford Hundred Park

Area Profile

Population
475
Population density
7,260.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.66(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.96(+3%)
Vehicle crime
5.66(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.03(-21%)
Drugs
4.41(+53%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
196
41.26%
Other White
84
17.68%
African
69
14.53%
Indian
22
4.63%
Other Black
15
3.16%
Total population: 475

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
146
40%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
15.62%
Level 3 (A level)
53
14.52%
No qualifications
47
12.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
8.49%
Total 16+ residents: 365

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
86
43.22%
Owns with a mortgage
76
38.19%
Owns outright
33
16.58%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.01%
Total households: 199

Property prices in South Chafford

Median price£345,000
Price per sq ft£430
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£235K – £462K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Chafford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£547,500£449
Terraced12£396,500£525
Semi-Detached8£371,750£539
Flats30£230,000£381

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Chafford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Chafford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Chafford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Chafford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Chafford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Chafford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM16 6YL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM16 6YL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Dec 202554, Frances Avenue, Grays, RM16 6NHTerracedFreehold£365,000
24 Oct 202533, Frances Avenue, Grays, RM16 6NHTerracedFreehold£454,000
23 May 202550, Frances Avenue, Grays, RM16 6NHTerracedFreehold£355,000
21 Feb 20253, Frances Avenue, Grays, RM16 6NHSemi-DetachedFreehold£455,700
19 Dec 202593, Swiftsure Road, Grays, RM16 6YBTerracedFreehold£357,500

Schools

In the RM16 6YL postcode area, located within South Chafford, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM16 6YL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWarren Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryHarris Academy Chafford HundredAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy Chafford HundredAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM16 6YL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM16 6YL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express1 Lakeside Business Village, Chafford Hundred, RM16 6EWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miSainsbury'sHoward Road, Chafford Hundred, RM16 6YJWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 6YL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gary Watson

South Chafford - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jennifer Craft

Thurrock - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictThurrockE06000034
Parliamentary ConstituencyThurrockE14001546
WardSouth ChaffordE05002241
ParishThurrock, unparished areaE43000029
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South ChaffordE02006859
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Thurrock 019DE01033613
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1997-12-01

Frequently asked questions about RM16 6YL

Is RM16 6YL (South Chafford) safe?

The area around RM16 6YL records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near RM16 6YL?

The median sale price around RM16 6YL in South Chafford is £345,000 (about £430 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM16 6YL?

There are 4 schools close to RM16 6YL, including Warren Primary School (Good), Harris Academy Chafford Hundred (Outstanding) and Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM16 6YL?

The closest station to RM16 6YL is Chafford Hundred in TfL zone 7, about 274 m away, serving the C2C line.

How deprived is the area around RM16 6YL?

RM16 6YL scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,837 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM16 6YL (South Chafford) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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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.