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.
KENDAL, RM19 1LJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENDAL, RM19 1LJ.
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28
£ 0 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM19 1LJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Harris Academy Riverside
Purfleet Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Purfleet General Store0.6 km
- MRH Meads Retail Service Station0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Tesco Distribution Centre - Canteen0.8 km
- Atalian Servest Food Company0.8 km
- The Fleet0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Circus Tavern0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: RM191LJ · Data under Open Government Licence