Living in RM16, Thurrock
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around RM16 in Thurrock. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Thurrock: £327,176, up 2.3% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around RM16
115 recorded home sales on the streets around central RM16 in the last 2 years, with a median of £440,000 and a range from £93,500 to £880,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 THE CLOSE, RM16 2XU | semi-detached | £460,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 61A LODGE LANE, RM17 5RY | flat-maisonette | £93,500 | 2026-05-15 |
| 103 CONNAUGHT AVENUE, RM16 2XT | semi-detached | £430,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 24 HIGHFIELD GARDENS, RM16 2NU | semi-detached | £439,000 | 2026-04-28 |
| 33 CONNAUGHT AVENUE, RM16 2XR | semi-detached | £450,000 | 2026-04-14 |
| 38 CROWSTONE ROAD, RM16 2SR | semi-detached | £350,000 | 2026-04-07 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
25 schools within 3 miles , of which 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orsett Heath Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Little Thurrock Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Stifford Clays Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Tudor Court Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Herringham Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Thames Park Secondary School | Secondary | Good | 1.6 mi |
16 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: The Light Christian School.
All 1 fee-paying schools near RM16, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 16.9% |
| Skilled trades | 14.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 13.8% |
| Professional occupations | 12.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
152 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central RM16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Thurrock's figures.
Common questions about RM16
What is the average house price in RM16?
The average sold price in Thurrock is £327,176 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in RM16?
Prices in Thurrock are up 2.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in RM16?
The median of 115 recorded sales around central RM16 in the last 2 years is £440,000, ranging from £93,500 to £880,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in RM16?
25 schools sit within 3 miles of central RM16, and 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in RM16?
152 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central RM16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is RM16 at risk of flooding?
Central RM16 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is RM16 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 90% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £440,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 152 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is RM16 safe?
152 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central RM16 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? RM16 or RM17, RM16 or RM18, RM16 or RM20.
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