RM20 3BJ is a safe, established residential area on London Road, 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.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RM20 3BJ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £173k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for RM20 3BJ are sourced from Output Area E00080948 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, RM20 3BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, RM20 3BJ.
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32
£ 0 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM20 3BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in RM20 3BJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM20 3BJ. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 245,000
9 sales · Mean £ 236,416
Flat
£ 113,000
8 sales · Mean £ 116,687
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM20 3BJ has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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 LDN0.8 km
- Mr Chippy0.6 km
- Retail Master Grill0.6 km
- Royal Curry Centre0.8 km
- The Sandwich Shop0.5 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Pelene Retail0.8 km
- Costco - Hot Deli, Cold Deli, Butchery & Customer Restaurant0.8 km
- Jays Convenience Store0.6 km
- WDS0.8 km
- Local Express Supermarket0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Old Shant0.9 km
- The Ship Inn0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- The Cafe Upstairs0.6 km
- Ikea0.7 km
- Ab Salute Gym0.6 km
- Istanbul Kebab0.4 km
- The New Monsoon0.1 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grays2.7 km
- Greenhithe for Bluewater2.8 km
- Chafford Hundred3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Fox and Goose0.0 km
- The Rookery0.2 km
- West Thurrock Way0.3 km
- The Rookery0.3 km
- Ikea0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RM203BJ · Data under Open Government Licence