RM20 3DA is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Hillcrest Avenue, 0.1km 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 3DA 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 is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £355k, down 13.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM20 3DA are sourced from Output Area E00080948 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLCREST AVENUE, RM20 3DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLCREST AVENUE, RM20 3DA.
361
32
£ 0 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM20 3DA 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
RM20 3DA has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 13.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM20 3DA. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 345,000
7 sales · Mean £ 342,285
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM20 3DA is moderate at 86 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
Warren Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hotel Ibis Uk0.9 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Subway0.9 km
- The Range Home And Leisure1.0 km
- The Cafe Upstairs0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Ikea0.6 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Burgers LDN0.6 km
- Mr Chippy0.4 km
- Retail Master Grill0.3 km
- Royal Curry Centre0.6 km
- The Sandwich Shop0.8 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Pelene Retail0.5 km
- B And M Stores1.0 km
- Card Factory1.0 km
- Costco - Hot Deli, Cold Deli, Butchery & Customer Restaurant0.6 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Ship Inn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chafford Hundred2.9 km
- Grays3.0 km
- Greenhithe for Bluewater3.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Rookery0.2 km
- Motherwell Way TIS Rental0.2 km
- The Rookery0.2 km
- Motherwell Way TIS Rental0.3 km
- Second Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RM203DA · Data under Open Government Licence