RM19 1GS is a safe, established residential area on Water Lane, 0.5km from Purfleet in Purfleet-on-Thames. Administratively it sits within West Thurrock and South Stifford ward and the Thurrock constituency.
For families considering a move, RM19 1GS represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Thurrock.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £343k, up 5.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM19 1GS are sourced from Output Area E00080947 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATER LANE, RM19 1GS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATER LANE, RM19 1GS.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM19 1GS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
RM19 1GS is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £343k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 5.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM19 1GS. The average age is 35.9. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 295,000
5 sales · Mean £ 297,200
Terraced
£ 315,000
7 sales · Mean £ 278,928
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM19 1GS has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Purfleet Primary Academy
Harris Academy Riverside
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Johns0.4 km
- Purfleet General Store0.7 km
- Daves Chemist (Vantage)0.4 km
- McColls0.4 km
- MRH Meads Retail Service Station0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- The Royal Hotel0.6 km
- RSPB Nature Reserve0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Circus Tavern0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Greggs Meads Services0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Purfleet0.6 km
- Slade Green4.0 km
- Chafford Hundred4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Marlow Avenue0.3 km
- Marlow Avenue0.4 km
- Tank Hill Road Primary School0.4 km
- Saladin Drive0.4 km
- Comet Close0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RM191GS · Data under Open Government Licence