Area Analysis Thurrock, East of England

RM16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the RM16 postcode area.

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Population

50,085

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
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6/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. RM16's 67% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £385k. Property prices are trending down 3.4% year-on-year.

home £385,740 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM16 is a postcode district in Thurrock, East of England, covering 697 active and 543 retired postcodes.

The largest share of RM16 (15%) is characterised by a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity, alongside a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting (12%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes RM16 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in RM16 are around £385k, down 3.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across RM16 at 244 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 38, RM16 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full RM16 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.3%
Asian / British Asian8.3%
Black / African / Caribbean12.7%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences4230
Vehicle crime1888
Anti-social behaviour1212
Criminal damage and arson1212
Other theft801

school Local Schools

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Harris Primary Academy Mayflower

Outstanding969 pupils
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The Gateway Academy

Good1070 pupils
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William Edwards School

Requires Improvement1232 pupils
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Harris Academy Chafford Hundred

Outstanding1454 pupils
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The Gateway Primary Free School

Good427 pupils
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Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred

Outstanding664 pupils
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Herringham Primary Academy

Good402 pupils
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Woodside Academy

Good666 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Jays Lodge
  • Orsett Hall Hotel
  • Stifford Hall Hotel
  • The Whitmore Arms
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Chadwell Working Mens Club
  • Chafford Hundred Brewers Fayre
  • Dog And Partridge
  • Kings Arms
  • The Dog And Partridge
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Amareta Cafe
  • Smith's Catering
  • Voujon
  • EDC Caffe & Costa Coffee
  • Fire Away
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's
  • Tesco
  • Tesco
  • Tesco
  • Tesco Express
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Liva's
  • Heath News
  • Jubilee Wines
  • Londis
  • Martins
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Chris' Fish Bar
  • Essex Fish Bar
  • Essex Grill
  • Golden Express
  • Greggs Bakeries
  • + 9 more