Postcode Analysis Thurrock, East of England

KENDAL, RM19 1LJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENDAL, RM19 1LJ.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM19 1LJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
workEmployment
7/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

At 70% private renter occupancy, RM19 1LJ is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Average age 28 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area. Property prices are trending up 2.0% year-on-year.

home £226,500 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM19 1LJ is a safe, established residential area on Kendal, 0.7km from Purfleet in Purfleet-on-Thames. Administratively it sits within West Thurrock and South Stifford ward and the Thurrock constituency.

For renters and young professionals, RM19 1LJ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 28 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% 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 £226k, up 2.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RM19 1LJ are sourced from Output Area E00175310 (shared with 5 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 1LJ. The average age is 28.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.8%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean35.5%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 206,000

25 sales · Mean £ 206,340

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

RM19 1LJ has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences50
Vehicle crime28
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft9
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Harris Academy Riverside

Good951 pupils0.5 km
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Purfleet Primary Academy

Good587 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Purfleet General Store0.6 km
  • MRH Meads Retail Service Station0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Tesco Distribution Centre - Canteen0.8 km
  • Atalian Servest Food Company0.8 km
  • The Fleet0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Circus Tavern0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • May's Catering Company0.4 km
  • Greggs Meads Services0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Purfleet0.7 km
  • Stone Crossing-Horns Cross3.3 km
  • Greenhithe for Bluewater4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • London Road Lindon Close0.1 km
  • Linnet Way0.1 km
  • Linnet Way0.3 km
  • London Road Lindon Close0.3 km
  • Lockyer Road0.4 km