Postcode RM20 3BQ 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 367.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.5× 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is West Thurrock Memorial Gardens.
West Thurrock has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,521 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
West Thurrock has a very high crime rate, with approximately 367.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% 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.
The average income per household in West Thurrock is £60,281 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from RM20 3BQ.
West Thurrock near RM20 3BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chafford Hundred located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 7 | Chafford Hundred | C2C | Walking directions to Chafford Hundred |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | West Thurrock Memorial Gardens | Small | Walking directions to West Thurrock Memorial Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £401,000 | £432 |
| Detached | 1 | £365,000 | £424 |
| Terraced | 53 | £338,500 | £406 |
| Flats | 71 | £216,000 | £361 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM20 3BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 2026 | 96, Colliford Road, Grays, RM20 3BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £288,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 82, Colliford Road, Grays, RM20 3BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 04 Mar 2026 | 28, Colliford Road, Grays, RM20 3BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £92,000 | |
| 05 Jan 2026 | 52, Colliford Road, Grays, RM20 3BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £116,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 50, Colliford Road, Grays, RM20 3BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £287,500 |
In the RM20 3BQ 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | West Thurrock Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jul 2022. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Sept 2018. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | Harris Academy Chafford Hundred | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Mar 2024. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RM20 3BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Lakeside Retail Park, West Thurrock, RM20 1WN | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Longdan | Lakeside Retail Park, West Thurrock, RM20 1WN | Walking directions to Longdan |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | Weston Avenue, West Thurrock, RM20 3LP | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Cygnet View, West Thurrock, RM20 1TX | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
Annual council tax rates for Thurrock district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RM20 3BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lee Watson
West Thurrock and South Stifford - Elected 2 May 2024
Jennifer Craft
Thurrock - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM20 3BQ records about 368 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.
The median sale price around RM20 3BQ 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.
There are 5 schools close to RM20 3BQ, including West Thurrock Academy (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.
The closest station to RM20 3BQ is Chafford Hundred in TfL zone 7, about 766 m away, serving the C2C line.
RM20 3BQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,521 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Thurrock covering RM20 3BQ is Jennifer Craft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lee Watson (Labour Party).