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RM20 4BL

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West Thurrock and South Stifford

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Detailed insights for RM20 4BL

Overview

Postcode RM20 4BL 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Thurrock is £60,281 per year. The nearest station is Chafford Hundred located about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is East Street Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

West Thurrock has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,812 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

West Thurrock has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.7%

Approximately 10.7% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 265 ft away from RM20 4BL.

Flood risk

Very low

West Thurrock near RM20 4BL has very low 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM20 4BL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

7

Chafford Hundred

C2C

Walking directions to Chafford Hundred

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM20 4BL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miEast Street ParkSmallWalking directions to East Street Park

Area Profile

Population
455
Population density
12,618.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.76(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.35(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.98(-7%)
Public order
5.6(+8%)
Vehicle crime
5.6(+23%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
130
28.7%
British
105
23.18%
African
80
17.66%
Indian
27
5.96%
Caribbean
22
4.86%
Total population: 453

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
134
43.79%
No qualifications
42
13.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
13.07%
Level 3 (A level)
37
12.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
8.82%
Total 16+ residents: 306

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
82
54.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
24%
Other social rented
11
7.33%
Owns outright
10
6.67%
Social rents from council
5
3.33%
Total households: 150

Property prices in West Thurrock and South Stifford

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in West Thurrock and South Stifford area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Thurrock and South Stifford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£540,000
Flats58£206,500
Semi-Detached15£380,000
Terraced40£337,000

10 year median price trend in West Thurrock and South Stifford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Thurrock and South Stifford.

Schools

In the RM20 4BL postcode area, located within West Thurrock, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM20 4BL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryHarris Academy Chafford HundredAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy Chafford HundredAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy MayflowerFree schools

Outstanding

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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.

Geographic Information

RegionEast of EnglandUKH
DistrictThurrockE06000034
Parliamentary ConstituencyThurrockE14001546
WardWest Thurrock and South StiffordE05002248
ParishThurrock, unparished areaE43000029
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West ThurrockE02007005
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Thurrock 022BE01016015
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced2012-03-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.