RM20 2AB is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.6km from Thurrock, West in Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock. Administratively it sits within West Thurrock and South Stifford ward and the Thurrock constituency.
Day-to-day life in RM20 2AB has the character of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. With an average age of just 26, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Thurrock. Employment levels are high (65% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (566 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for RM20 2AB are sourced from Output Area E00182438 (shared with 52 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RM20 2AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM20 2AB.
187
26
£ 0 /yr
77%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
RM20 2AB is a young, economically active community — 77% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 26, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM20 2AB. The average age is 25.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near RM20 2AB are high at 566 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- Bella Italia Lakeside0.3 km
- Boom Battle Bar0.4 km
- Bourgee0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Dunelm Mill - Caffe Pausa0.7 km
- + 66 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Extra0.6 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Pelene Retail0.8 km
- Card Factory0.3 km
- Clinton Cards0.3 km
- Longdan0.2 km
- Shakeaway0.3 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Retail Master Grill0.5 km
- Greggs Bakeries0.3 km
- Love Churros0.3 km
- Taco Bell0.3 km
- Boost Juice Bars0.4 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Hotel0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Lounge Bar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chafford Hundred2.2 km
- Grays3.0 km
- Purfleet3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Costco Roundabout0.1 km
- Costco Roundabout0.2 km
- Heron Way0.3 km
- Lakeside Retail Park0.3 km
- Lakeside Retail Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RM202AB · Data under Open Government Licence