RM20 1WN is a lively urban neighbourhood on Lakeside Retail Park, 0.8km from Thurrock, West in Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock. Administratively it sits within West Thurrock and South Stifford ward and the Thurrock constituency.
Day-to-day life in RM20 1WN has the character of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. With an average age of just 26, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Thurrock. Employment levels are high (65% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (781 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for RM20 1WN are sourced from Output Area E00182438 (shared with 52 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAKESIDE RETAIL PARK, RM20 1WN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAKESIDE RETAIL PARK, RM20 1WN.
187
26
£ 0 /yr
77%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 77% economic activity and an average age of 26, RM20 1WN is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM20 1WN. The average age is 25.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near RM20 1WN are high at 781 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred
Warren Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- Bella Italia Lakeside0.4 km
- Boom Battle Bar0.4 km
- Bourgee0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Dunelm Mill - Caffe Pausa0.3 km
- + 66 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Extra0.3 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Marks And Spencer0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Greggs Bakeries0.8 km
- Retail Master Grill0.7 km
- Flip Out0.5 km
- Greggs Bakeries0.5 km
- Pizza Hut Express0.5 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Pelene Retail0.8 km
- Asda Living0.3 km
- B And M Stores0.1 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Card Factory0.1 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Thurrock Hotel0.8 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Lounge Bar0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chafford Hundred2.1 km
- Purfleet2.8 km
- Grays3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Lakeside Retail Park0.1 km
- Lakeside Retail Park0.1 km
- Costco Roundabout0.2 km
- Weston Avenue Clock Tower0.3 km
- Costco Roundabout0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RM201WN · Data under Open Government Licence