Postcode Analysis Thurrock, East of England

SCHOOLFIELD WAY, RM20 3AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOLFIELD WAY, RM20 3AF.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM20 3AF 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.

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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates RM20 3AF — age 31, 50% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 24.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM20 3AF is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Schoolfield Way, 0.4km 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 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £297k, down 24.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RM20 3AF are sourced from Output Area E00182440 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM20 3AF. 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

White / British56.5%
Asian / British Asian6.3%
Black / African / Caribbean28.4%
Other / Mixed8.9%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 220,000

22 sales · Mean £ 218,215

Terraced

£ 375,000

11 sales · Mean £ 356,416

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around RM20 3AF is moderate at 79 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.

Violence and sexual offences80
Anti-social behaviour35
Criminal damage and arson33
Vehicle crime33
Drugs16

school Local Schools

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Harris Primary Academy Mayflower

Outstanding969 pupils1.1 km
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Harris Academy Chafford Hundred

Outstanding1454 pupils1.1 km
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Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred

Outstanding664 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Hotel Ibis Uk0.9 km
  • Travelodge Hotel1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Burgers LDN0.6 km
  • Mr Chippy0.3 km
  • Retail Master Grill0.5 km
  • Royal Curry Centre0.6 km
  • The Sandwich Shop0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Pelene Retail0.6 km
  • Costco - Hot Deli, Cold Deli, Butchery & Customer Restaurant0.8 km
  • Jays Convenience Store0.3 km
  • WDS0.8 km
  • Local Express Supermarket0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • The Cafe Upstairs0.5 km
  • Ikea0.8 km
  • Ab Salute Gym0.6 km
  • Istanbul Kebab0.1 km
  • The New Monsoon0.2 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Ship Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Greenhithe for Bluewater2.7 km
  • Stone Crossing-Horns Cross2.8 km
  • Grays3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • The Rookery0.1 km
  • The Rookery0.1 km
  • Second Avenue0.2 km
  • Second Avenue0.2 km
  • Fox and Goose0.3 km