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RM20 2AD

West Thurrock Way

West Thurrock and South Stifford

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Detailed insights for RM20 2AD

Overview

Postcode RM20 2AD is located in a major urban area, within the West Thurrock and South Stifford ward of Thurrock in the East of England region, and forms part of the West Thurrock area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 308.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.8× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Thurrock is £60,281 per year. The nearest station is Chafford Hundred, about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
308
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

West Thurrock has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,499 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

West Thurrock has a very high crime rate, with approximately 308.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4%

Approximately 4.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in West Thurrock is £60,281 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from RM20 2AD.

Flood risk

No risk

West Thurrock near RM20 2AD 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM20 2AD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

7

Chafford Hundred

C2C

Walking directions to Chafford Hundred

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
323
Population density
377.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
274.96(+3920%)
Violence and sexual offences
91.47(+190%)
Other theft
48.52(+787%)
Vehicle crime
46.29(+952%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.79(+175%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
155
47.99%
Other White
65
20.12%
African
43
13.31%
Indian
13
4.02%
Other
11
3.41%
Total population: 323

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
27.98%
No qualifications
52
21.4%
Level 3 (A level)
41
16.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
13.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
38.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
45
36%
Owns outright
27
21.6%
Social rents from council
4
3.2%
Other social rented
1
0.8%
Total households: 125

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 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM20 2AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM20 2AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Apr 2025611, Thurrock Lakeside Shopping Centre, Grays, RM20 2ADOtherLeasehold£1,000
10 Feb 2026Flat 27, Gower Place, Fleming Road, Grays, RM16 6YNFlatsLeasehold£235,000
16 Jan 2026Flat 29, Gower Place, Fleming Road, Grays, RM16 6YNFlatsLeasehold£230,000
12 Dec 2025Flat 14, Gower Place, Fleming Road, Grays, RM16 6YNFlatsLeasehold£238,000
15 Jul 2025Flat 10, Gower Place, Fleming Road, Grays, RM16 6YNFlatsLeasehold£246,000

Schools

In the RM20 2AD postcode area, located within West Thurrock, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM20 2AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryWarren Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miSecondaryHarris Academy Chafford HundredAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.7 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy Chafford HundredAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM20 2AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM20 2AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLongdanLakeside Retail Park, West Thurrock, RM20 1WNWalking directions to Longdan
0.3 miLidlLakeside Retail Park, West Thurrock, RM20 1WNWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miTesco ExtraCygnet View, West Thurrock, RM20 1TXWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.3 miTesco Express1 Lakeside Business Village, Chafford Hundred, RM16 6EWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miThe Food WarehouseWeston Avenue, West Thurrock, RM20 3LPWalking directions to The Food Warehouse

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 RM20 2AD, 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)West ThurrockE02007005
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Thurrock 022AE01016011
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced2019-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM20 2AD

Is RM20 2AD (West Thurrock) safe?

The area around RM20 2AD records about 308 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near RM20 2AD?

The median sale price around RM20 2AD in West Thurrock is £245,000 (about £379 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM20 2AD?

There are 4 schools close to RM20 2AD, 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 RM20 2AD?

The closest station to RM20 2AD is Chafford Hundred in TfL zone 7, about 509 m away, serving the C2C line.

How deprived is the area around RM20 2AD?

RM20 2AD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,499 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM20 2AD (West Thurrock) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Thurrock covering RM20 2AD is Jennifer Craft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lee 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.