Living in RM20, Thurrock
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around RM20 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 RM20
153 recorded home sales on the streets around central RM20 in the last 2 years, with a median of £275,000 and a range from £88,000 to £13,305,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 FLINT STREET, RM20 3HA | terraced | £260,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 5 TUNNEL COTTAGES THE ROOKERY, RM20 3HT | terraced | £308,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| 88 SCHOOLFIELD ROAD, RM20 3AP | terraced | £410,000 | 2026-04-27 |
| 685 LONDON ROAD, RM20 3HL | terraced | £160,000 | 2026-04-16 |
| 464 LONDON ROAD, RM20 4AR | terraced | £315,000 | 2026-03-30 |
| 6 PARSONAGE ROAD, RM20 4AG | flat-maisonette | £140,000 | 2026-03-30 |
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
29 schools within 3 miles , of which 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Dilkes Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
| Harris Academy Ockendon | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.5 mi |
| West Thurrock Academy | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Warren Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Thames Park Secondary School | Secondary | Good | 1.6 mi |
19 state primary and 8 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 RM20, 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 |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 20.8% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 12.8% |
| Skilled trades | 11.1% |
| Professional occupations | 11.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
252 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central RM20 in 2026-06, most commonly shoplifting.
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 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Thurrock's figures.
Common questions about RM20
What is the average house price in RM20?
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 RM20?
Prices in Thurrock are up 2.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in RM20?
The median of 153 recorded sales around central RM20 in the last 2 years is £275,000, ranging from £88,000 to £13,305,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in RM20?
29 schools sit within 3 miles of central RM20, and 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in RM20?
252 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central RM20 in 2026-06, most commonly shoplifting (Police.uk).
Is RM20 at risk of flooding?
Central RM20 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 RM20 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 86% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £275,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 252 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is RM20 safe?
252 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central RM20 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was shoplifting. 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? RM20 or RM19, RM20 or RM17, RM20 or DA9.
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