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RM20 2ZP

West Thurrock Way

West Thurrock and South Stifford

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Detailed insights for RM20 2ZP

Overview

Postcode RM20 2ZP is located in a major urban area, within the West Thurrock and South Stifford area 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 median sale price in West Thurrock and South Stifford is £275,000 (around £387 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £210,000 and £345,000. The nearest station is Chafford Hundred, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 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
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

West Thurrock has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,112 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 37% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 326 ft away from RM20 2ZP.

Flood risk

No risk

West Thurrock near RM20 2ZP 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 RM20 2ZP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 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: £275,000
Price per sq ft: £387
Sales (last 12 months): 137
Typical range (middle 50%): £210K – £345K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £387 per square foot) in West Thurrock and South Stifford area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £575,000.

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
Semi-Detached12£401,000£432
Detached1£365,000£424
Terraced53£338,500£406
Flats71£216,000£361

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£212,500£400,000£347,000
2026—£220,000£425,000£337,750
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£366£465£411
2026—£348£427£427
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 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM20 2ZP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM20 2ZP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
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
19 Dec 2025Flat 19, Gower Place, Fleming Road, Grays, RM16 6YNFlatsLeasehold£248,000
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 2ZP postcode area, located within West Thurrock, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for RM20 2ZP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miPrimaryWarren Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy Chafford HundredAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.5 miSecondaryHarris Academy Chafford HundredAcademy converter
Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RM20 2ZP

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Thurrock district.

Band A£1,503
Band B£1,754
Band C£2,004
Band D£2,255
Band E£2,756
Band F£3,257
Band G£3,758
Band H£4,509

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 2ZP, 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 Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about RM20 2ZP

Is RM20 2ZP (West Thurrock) safe?

The area around RM20 2ZP 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near RM20 2ZP?

The median sale price around RM20 2ZP in West Thurrock and South Stifford is £275,000 (about £387 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM20 2ZP?

There are 5 schools close to RM20 2ZP, including Warren Primary School (Good), Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred (Outstanding) and Harris Academy Chafford Hundred (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to RM20 2ZP?

The closest station to RM20 2ZP is Chafford Hundred in TfL zone 7, about 319 m away, serving the C2C line.

How deprived is the area around RM20 2ZP?

RM20 2ZP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,112 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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