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.
RM16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the RM16 postcode area.
50,085
38
£ 49,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower
The Gateway Academy
William Edwards School
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
The Gateway Primary Free School
Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred
Herringham Primary Academy
Woodside Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Jays Lodge
- Orsett Hall Hotel
- Stifford Hall Hotel
- The Whitmore Arms
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Chadwell Working Mens Club
- Chafford Hundred Brewers Fayre
- Dog And Partridge
- Kings Arms
- The Dog And Partridge
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Amareta Cafe
- Smith's Catering
- Voujon
- EDC Caffe & Costa Coffee
- Fire Away
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's
- Tesco
- Tesco
- Tesco
- Tesco Express
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Liva's
- Heath News
- Jubilee Wines
- Londis
- Martins
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Chris' Fish Bar
- Essex Fish Bar
- Essex Grill
- Golden Express
- Greggs Bakeries
- + 9 more
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Area Profile: RM16 · Data under Open Government Licence