Postcode insights

RM20 4XX

Foxton Road

West Thurrock and South Stifford

Interactive map showing RM20 4XX and surrounding area

Detailed insights for RM20 4XX

Overview

Postcode RM20 4XX 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 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

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

3.4%

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.

Income level

6/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 308 ft away from RM20 4XX.

Flood risk

Very low

West Thurrock near RM20 4XX 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 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM20 4XX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

7

Chafford Hundred

C2C

Walking directions to Chafford Hundred
0.9 mi

Grays

N/A

Walking directions to Grays

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
399
Population density
11,627.9 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
164
40.8%
Other White
93
23.13%
African
46
11.44%
Other Black
19
4.73%
Pakistani
17
4.23%
Total population: 402

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
30.27%
No qualifications
59
20.07%
Level 3 (A level)
50
17.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
12.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
10.2%
Total 16+ residents: 294

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
74
50.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
42
28.77%
Owns outright
23
15.75%
Social rents from council
5
3.42%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.37%
Total households: 146

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM20 4XX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM20 4XX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Oct 2025Church Organ Works, Foxton Road, Grays, RM20 4XXOtherFreehold£575,000
31 Mar 202510, Foxton Road, Grays, RM20 4XXTerracedFreehold£350,000
14 Feb 202527, Foxton Road, Grays, RM20 4XXTerracedFreehold£390,000
30 Jun 202535, Charlton Street, Grays, RM20 4XUTerracedFreehold£350,000
12 Dec 202514, The Chase, Grays, RM20 4BFFlatsLeasehold£206,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM20 4XX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miSecondaryHarris Academy Chafford HundredAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy Chafford HundredAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.5 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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RM20 4XX, 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 4XX

Is RM20 4XX (West Thurrock) safe?

The area around RM20 4XX 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 4XX?

The median sale price around RM20 4XX 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 4XX?

There are 6 schools close to RM20 4XX, including Harris Academy Chafford Hundred (Outstanding), Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred (Outstanding) and Harris Primary Academy Mayflower (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM20 4XX?

The closest station to RM20 4XX is Chafford Hundred in TfL zone 7, about 1,348 m away, serving the C2C line.

How deprived is the area around RM20 4XX?

RM20 4XX 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 4XX (West Thurrock) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Thurrock covering RM20 4XX 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.