RM20 2ZQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Thurrock Lakeside Shopping Centre, 1.0km from Thurrock, West in Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock. Administratively it sits within West Thurrock and South Stifford ward and the Thurrock constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a shop until you drop zone — major retail centres of national and regional significance. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (619 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for RM20 2ZQ are sourced from Output Area E00080967 (shared with 50 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THURROCK LAKESIDE SHOPPING CENTRE, RM20 2ZQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THURROCK LAKESIDE SHOPPING CENTRE, RM20 2ZQ.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM20 2ZQ 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.
Area Character
RM20 2ZQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 60% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM20 2ZQ. The average age is 34.3. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near RM20 2ZQ are high at 619 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
Warren Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
72 nearby- Bella Italia Lakeside0.1 km
- Boom Battle Bar0.1 km
- Bourgee0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Dunelm Mill - Caffe Pausa0.8 km
- + 67 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Extra0.6 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer0.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Greggs Bakeries0.9 km
- Retail Master Grill0.9 km
- Greggs Bakeries0.1 km
- Love Churros0.1 km
- Taco Bell0.1 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Card Factory0.1 km
- Clinton Cards0.1 km
- Longdan0.4 km
- Shakeaway0.1 km
- Smokers Mart0.1 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Chafford Hundred Brewers Fayre0.7 km
- The Lounge Bar0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chafford Hundred1.8 km
- Grays3.0 km
- Purfleet3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Ring Road Lakeside0.1 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RM202ZQ · Data under Open Government Licence