Postcode RM20 4XU 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 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 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 0.9 miles away. There are 5 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 19,516 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
West Thurrock has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% 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 325 ft away from RM20 4XU.
West Thurrock near RM20 4XU has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chafford Hundred located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 7 | Chafford Hundred | C2C | Walking directions to Chafford Hundred |
| 0.9 mi | Grays | N/A | Walking directions to Grays |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | East Street Park | Small | Walking directions to East Street Park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM20 4XU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jul 2026 | 24, Charlton Street, Grays, RM20 4XU | Terraced | Freehold | £345,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 3, Charlton Street, Grays, RM20 4XU | Terraced | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 35, Charlton Street, Grays, RM20 4XU | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 12, Foxton Road, Grays, RM20 4XX | Terraced | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | Church Organ Works, Foxton Road, Grays, RM20 4XX | Other | Freehold | £575,000 |
In the RM20 4XU postcode area, located within West Thurrock, there are 5 primary and 2 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 | Belmont Castle Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Harris Primary Academy Mayflower | Free schools | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 May 2017. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Harris Academy Chafford Hundred | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Mar 2024. |
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 4XU, 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 4XU 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 violence and sexual offences, other theft and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around RM20 4XU 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 8 schools close to RM20 4XU, including Belmont Castle Academy (Good), Harris Primary Academy Mayflower (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 4XU is Chafford Hundred in TfL zone 7, about 1,388 m away, serving the C2C line.
RM20 4XU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,516 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 4XU is Jennifer Craft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lee Watson (Labour Party).