Postcode Analysis Thurrock, East of England

WATER LANE, RM19 1GX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATER LANE, RM19 1GX.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

35

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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: RM19 1GX 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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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
workEmployment
10/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates RM19 1GX — age 35, 75% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 6.5% year-on-year.

home £275,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM19 1GX is a safe, established residential area on Water Lane, 0.7km 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 1GX represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Thurrock. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k, up 6.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RM19 1GX are sourced from Output Area E00080957 (shared with 6 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 RM19 1GX. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.5%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean31.2%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 265,000

26 sales · Mean £ 266,940

Detached

£ 265,000

1 sales · Mean £ 265,000

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

RM19 1GX has low crime rates — 45 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.

Violence and sexual offences78
Drugs28
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson14
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Purfleet Primary Academy

Good587 pupils0.3 km
S

Harris Academy Riverside

Good951 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Johns0.3 km
  • Purfleet General Store0.9 km
  • Ocado Shop1.0 km
  • Daves Chemist (Vantage)0.2 km
  • McColls0.3 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • The Royal Hotel0.6 km
  • Rosina Cafe0.8 km
  • RSPB Nature Reserve0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Circus Tavern0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Greggs Meads Services0.8 km
  • The Cabin Cafe1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Purfleet0.8 km
  • Slade Green3.9 km
  • Erith4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Marlow Avenue0.1 km
  • Marlow Avenue0.1 km
  • Saladin Drive0.3 km
  • Comet Close0.3 km
  • Tank Hill Road Primary School0.4 km