Postcode Analysis Thurrock, East of England

DOVESTONE CLOSE, RM20 3DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOVESTONE CLOSE, RM20 3DG.

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Population

187

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

77%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

RM20 3DG 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM20 3DG is a lively urban neighbourhood on Dovestone Close, 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 3DG has the character of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. 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 (408 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £299k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM20 3DG are sourced from Output Area E00182438 (shared with 52 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 RM20 3DG. 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

White / British48.1%
Asian / British Asian16.9%
Black / African / Caribbean22.8%
Other / Mixed12.2%

Economic Activity

77%Active
FT: 65%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 341,995

8 sales · Mean £ 357,120

Semi-Detached

£ 469,995

2 sales · Mean £ 469,995

Flat

£ 117,000

8 sales · Mean £ 141,937

Detached

£ 400,000

3 sales · Mean £ 381,665

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

Crime rates near RM20 3DG are high at 408 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.

Shoplifting187
Violence and sexual offences66
Anti-social behaviour58
Vehicle crime48
Other theft37

school Local Schools

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Harris Primary Academy Mayflower

Outstanding969 pupils1.2 km
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Harris Academy Chafford Hundred

Outstanding1454 pupils1.2 km
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Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred

Outstanding664 pupils1.2 km
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Warren Primary School

Good446 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Hotel Ibis Uk0.9 km
  • Premier Inn Thurrock West0.9 km
  • Thurrock Hotel0.9 km
  • Travelodge Hotel0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

71 nearby
  • Bella Italia Lakeside0.6 km
  • Boom Battle Bar0.7 km
  • Bourgee0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Dunelm Mill - Caffe Pausa0.3 km
  • + 66 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Extra0.6 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Burgers LDN1.0 km
  • Greggs Bakeries0.9 km
  • Mr Chippy0.9 km
  • Retail Master Grill0.5 km
  • Flip Out0.7 km
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Pelene Retail0.5 km
  • Asda Living0.3 km
  • B And M Stores0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Card Factory0.4 km
  • + 28 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Lounge Bar1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chafford Hundred2.4 km
  • Purfleet2.7 km
  • Grays3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Costco Roundabout0.2 km
  • Weston Avenue Clock Tower0.2 km
  • Weston Avenue Matalan0.2 km
  • Lakeside Retail Park0.3 km
  • Lakeside Retail Park0.3 km