Postcode insights

RM19 1ST

Garrison Parade

West Thurrock and South Stifford

Interactive map showing RM19 1ST and surrounding area

Detailed insights for RM19 1ST

Overview

Postcode RM19 1ST is located in an urban city, within the West Thurrock and South Stifford ward of Thurrock in the East of England region, and forms part of the Purfleet area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Purfleet is £56,805 per year. The nearest station is Purfleet, about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Spiderfield.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
84.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Purfleet has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,790 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Purfleet has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

84.5%

Approximately 84.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Purfleet is £56,805 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 72 ft away from RM19 1ST.

Flood risk

No risk

Purfleet near RM19 1ST has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Purfleet located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM19 1ST
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

7

Purfleet

C2C

Walking directions to Purfleet

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM19 1ST
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSpiderfieldSmallWalking directions to Spiderfield
0.2 miMardyke Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Mardyke Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
270
Population density
4,553.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43(+36%)
Drugs
14.1(+388%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.93(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.46(+33%)
Vehicle crime
7.05(+60%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
141
52.81%
Other White
34
12.73%
African
32
11.99%
Other Black
12
4.49%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
3.37%
Total population: 267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
30.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
18.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
16.76%
Level 4+ (Degree)
29
16.2%
Level 3 (A level)
22
12.29%
Total 16+ residents: 179

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
87
84.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.83%
Owns outright
5
4.85%
Owns with a mortgage
5
4.85%
Total households: 103

Property prices in West Thurrock and South Stifford

Median price£245,000
Price per sq ft£379
Sales (last 12 months)121
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £342K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £379 per square foot) in West Thurrock and South Stifford area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £540,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Thurrock and South Stifford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£520,000£451
Semi-Detached11£380,000£441
Terraced38£341,000£406
Flats69£216,000£348

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Thurrock and South Stifford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Thurrock and South Stifford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£322,500£180,000£281,750£242,500
2017£342,000£187,500£280,000£250,000
2018£340,000£200,000£293,000£301,250
2019£399,995£205,000£345,000£278,000
2020£464,995£177,000£385,496£314,995
2021£459,995£215,000£320,000£318,995
2022£344,995£229,995£396,995£336,995
2023£376,750£229,995£365,000£320,000
2024£215,500£405,000£335,000
2025£530,000£208,000£390,000£345,000
2026£219,000£407,500£334,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Thurrock and South Stifford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Thurrock and South Stifford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£379£307£330£318
2017£395£329£317£310
2018£393£320£372£319
2019£395£335£374£341
2020£386£316£426£391
2021£381£354£388£398
2022£433£402£410£417
2023£447£392£431£440
2024£357£449£387
2025£438£358£477£414
2026£321£350£393
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Thurrock and South Stifford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Thurrock and South Stifford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM19 1ST.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM19 1ST
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 202520, Rapier Close, Purfleet-On-Thames, RM19 1QQTerracedFreehold£340,000
02 Apr 2026Flat 49, Marine Court, Centurion Way, Purfleet-On-Thames, RM19 1ZUFlatsLeasehold£225,000
28 Feb 2025Flat 10, Marine Court, Centurion Way, Purfleet-On-Thames, RM19 1ZUFlatsLeasehold£200,000
24 Apr 202621, Church Hollow, Purfleet-On-Thames, RM19 1QJTerracedFreehold£285,000
31 Mar 202541, Church Hollow, Purfleet-On-Thames, RM19 1QJTerracedFreehold£237,000

Schools

In the RM19 1ST postcode area, located within Purfleet, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM19 1ST
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryPurfleet Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miSecondaryHarris Academy RiversideFree schools

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM19 1ST

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM19 1ST
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCostcutterSaladin Drive, Thurrock, RM19 1STWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miPurfleet General StoresLondon Road Purfleet, Thurrock, RM19 1PLWalking directions to Purfleet General Stores

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 RM19 1ST, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lee Watson

West Thurrock and South 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)PurfleetE02007004
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Thurrock 021BE01016014
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about RM19 1ST

Is RM19 1ST (Purfleet) safe?

The area around RM19 1ST records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 RM19 1ST?

The median sale price around RM19 1ST in Purfleet is £245,000 (about £379 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM19 1ST?

There are 2 schools close to RM19 1ST, including Purfleet Primary Academy (Good) and Harris Academy Riverside (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM19 1ST?

The closest station to RM19 1ST is Purfleet in TfL zone 7, about 606 m away, serving the C2C line.

How deprived is the area around RM19 1ST?

RM19 1ST scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,790 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM19 1ST (Purfleet) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Thurrock covering RM19 1ST is Jennifer Craft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lee Watson (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.