Postcode insights

RM20 4XN

Moore Avenue

West Thurrock and South Stifford

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Detailed insights for RM20 4XN

Overview

Postcode RM20 4XN 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 Chafford Hundred, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is East Street Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

West Thurrock has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.5%

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.

Income level

6/10

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

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM20 4XN.

Flood risk

No risk

West Thurrock near RM20 4XN 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM20 4XN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

7

Chafford Hundred

C2C

Walking directions to Chafford Hundred
0.8 mi

Grays

N/A

Walking directions to Grays

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM20 4XN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miEast Street ParkSmallWalking directions to East Street Park
0.4 miChafford Hundred ParkSmallWalking directions to Chafford Hundred Park

Area Profile

Population
469
Population density
6,787.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.51(-6%)
Other theft
5.6(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.6(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.6(-52%)
Vehicle crime
5.23(+19%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
222
47.23%
Other White
91
19.36%
African
41
8.72%
Indian
28
5.96%
Other Asian
26
5.53%
Total population: 470

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
30.08%
No qualifications
78
21.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
15.45%
Level 3 (A level)
56
15.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
9.49%
Total 16+ residents: 369

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
80
50.31%
Owns outright
34
21.38%
Social rents from council
23
14.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
13.84%
Total households: 159

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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM20 4XN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM20 4XN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 2025103, Moore Avenue, Grays, RM20 4XNTerracedFreehold£342,000
18 Dec 202548, Moore Avenue, Grays, RM20 4XWSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000
28 Feb 2025114, Moore Avenue, Grays, RM20 4XWTerracedFreehold£317,000
02 May 2025148, Palmerston Road, Grays, RM20 4YPTerracedFreehold£383,000
06 Feb 2025106, Palmerston Road, Grays, RM20 4YPSemi-DetachedFreehold£342,000

Schools

In the RM20 4XN postcode area, located within West Thurrock, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM20 4XN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryBelmont Castle AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy Chafford HundredAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.5 miSecondaryHarris Academy Chafford HundredAcademy converter

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RM20 4XN, 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 022BE01016015
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about RM20 4XN

Is RM20 4XN (West Thurrock) safe?

The area around RM20 4XN 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.

What is the average house price near RM20 4XN?

The median sale price around RM20 4XN 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 4XN?

There are 7 schools close to RM20 4XN, including Belmont Castle Academy (Good), Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred (Outstanding) and Harris Academy Chafford Hundred (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM20 4XN?

The closest station to RM20 4XN is Chafford Hundred in TfL zone 7, about 1,252 m away, serving the C2C line.

How deprived is the area around RM20 4XN?

RM20 4XN 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).

Who represents RM20 4XN (West Thurrock) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Thurrock covering RM20 4XN is Jennifer Craft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lee Watson (Labour Party).

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.