Postcode RM20 4XL 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below 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 Grays, about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is East Street Park.
West Thurrock has an average 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.
West Thurrock has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 138 ft away from RM20 4XL.
West Thurrock near RM20 4XL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Grays located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Grays | N/A | Walking directions to Grays | |
| 0.9 mi | 7 | Chafford Hundred | C2C | Walking directions to Chafford Hundred |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | East Street Park | Small | Walking directions to East Street Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £520,000 | £451 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £380,000 | £441 |
| Terraced | 38 | £341,000 | £406 |
| Flats | 69 | £216,000 | £348 |
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 | £208,000 | £390,000 | £345,000 |
| 2026 | — | £219,000 | £407,500 | £334,500 |
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 | £358 | £477 | £414 |
| 2026 | — | £321 | £350 | £393 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM20 4XL.
In the RM20 4XL postcode area, located within West Thurrock, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Thurrock district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RM20 4XL, 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 4XL records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 4XL in West Thurrock is £245,000 (about £379 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to RM20 4XL, including Belmont Castle Academy (Good), Thames Park Secondary School (Good) and Harris Academy Chafford Hundred (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM20 4XL is Grays, about 1,278 m away.
RM20 4XL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,812 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 4XL is Jennifer Craft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lee Watson (Labour Party).
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.