RM20 3AE is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.5km from Thurrock, West in Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock. Administratively it sits within West Thurrock and South Stifford ward and the Thurrock constituency.
Within the RM20 district, this postcode is characterised by a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Thurrock. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for RM20 3AE are sourced from Output Area E00182440 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RM20 3AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM20 3AE.
270
31
£ 0 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM20 3AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates RM20 3AE — age 31, 50% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM20 3AE. The average age is 30.7. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM20 3AE is moderate at 71 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Burgers LDN0.7 km
- Mr Chippy0.4 km
- Retail Master Grill0.6 km
- Royal Curry Centre0.7 km
- The Sandwich Shop0.7 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Pelene Retail0.8 km
- Costco - Hot Deli, Cold Deli, Butchery & Customer Restaurant0.9 km
- Jays Convenience Store0.4 km
- WDS0.9 km
- Local Express Supermarket0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Cafe Upstairs0.6 km
- Ikea0.8 km
- Ab Salute Gym0.6 km
- Istanbul Kebab0.2 km
- The New Monsoon0.1 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Ship Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Greenhithe for Bluewater2.7 km
- Grays2.8 km
- Stone Crossing-Horns Cross2.9 km
Bus Stops
- The Rookery0.1 km
- Fox and Goose0.2 km
- The Rookery0.2 km
- Second Avenue0.3 km
- Second Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RM203AE · Data under Open Government Licence