Areas / RM16 · postcode district guide

House prices in RM16, Thurrock

The median home in RM16, Thurrock has sold for £395,000 over the last three years — above the ~£290,000 England & Wales average.

Median price
£395k
last 3 yrs
1-year change
-0.8%
5-year change
+12.1%
Per m²
£5k
Check a specific RM16 home →Create a free account
OverviewTrendPricesCompareBy typeActivityMapFAQ

Sold prices in RM16, Thurrock

Based on 1,226 sales recorded in the last three years (HM Land Registry).

Median sold price
£0
Average sold price
£0
Median £/m²
£0
Year-on-year
0%

The median home in RM16, Thurrock has sold for £395,000 over the last three years — above the ~£290,000 England & Wales average. The average (£403,045) and median are close, so prices here are fairly evenly spread rather than skewed by a few outliers. That's drawn from 1,226 recorded sales — a liquid, actively-traded local market.

RM16 price trend

Quarterly median sold price (smoothed), against England & Wales. Hover for the value at any quarter.

RM16England & Wales
£200k£250k£300k£350k£400k2008201020122014201620182020202220242026
1 year
-0.8%
5 years
+12.1%
10 years
+47.2%

Over five years, prices in RM16, Thurrock have risen (+12.1%). Across a full decade they are +47.2%. The last twelve months alone: -0.8%.

How RM16 growth compares

Sold prices rebased to 100 at 2008 — so you can compare the pace of change in RM16 directly against England & Wales, regardless of price level.

RM16England & Wales
801001201401601802008201020122014201620182020202220242026

Indexed to 100 in 2008. A line at +20% means prices are 20% above their 2008 level.

What it costs to buy in RM16, Thurrock

From entry-level to premium — where sold prices actually land, not just the headline median.

£395k
Entry-level
£240k
10th %ile
Middle of the market
£325k–£465k
25–75th %ile
Premium
£575k
90th %ile

Homes in RM16, Thurrock span a fairly tight range: the cheapest tenth of sales went for under £240,000, while the top tenth fetched over £575,000. Half of all sales fell between £325,000 and £465,000 — the practical "middle of the market" a typical buyer competes in.

How RM16 compares

Average sold price here against its wider area and England (HM Land Registry UK House Price Index).

RM16 (this area)£403k
Thurrock£329k
England£291k
RM16 1-yr -0.8%Thurrock 1-yr +2.1%England 1-yr +3.9%

At £403,045, homes in RM16, Thurrock sell for 23% above the Thurrock average, and 38% above the England average. Prices here have moved slower than England as a whole over the past year (-0.8% vs +3.9%).

Prices by property type

Median sold price and £/m² by type across RM16.

TypeMedian£/m²Sales
Semi-detached£416,000£4,772399
Terraced£360,000£4,417351
Detached£535,000£4,798266
Flat / maisonette£235,000£4,234210

The most-traded type in RM16, Thurrock is semi-detached (399 sales, median £416,000), which tends to set the tone of the area. Flats (£235,000) and houses (~£427,809) trade well apart, so the headline figure moves a lot with the mix of what's for sale. Priced by size, homes here work out at roughly £4,556 per square metre — a useful yardstick when a listing's asking price looks high or low for its floor area.

The RM16 market: activity & mix

How busy the market is, and what kind of homes actually change hands.

Sales per year
'16
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
'25
'26
Tenure & new-build mix
Leasehold 17.2%Freehold 82.8%

17% of recent sales in RM16, Thurrock were leasehold — mostly freehold, with some leasehold flats.

Inside RM16: deprivation & demographics

Explore the neighbourhoods that make up this area. Each cell is a Census neighbourhood (LSOA) shaded by its national decile — switch between overall deprivation, income, education, health, crime and more. Tap a cell for its figure.

Most deprivedLeast

Deciles are national (1 = most deprived 10% in England, 10 = least). Source: English Indices of Deprivation (IMD) by 2021 LSOA, boundaries © ONS. This shows the area's statistical neighbourhoods, not a precise postcode boundary.

Buying in RM16? Don't offer on the area average.

Area prices set the scene — but the home you're viewing has its own flood risk, energy costs, crime picture, school catchment and fair value. Check the exact address before you commit.

Search a RM16 address →

What a full report reveals about a RM16 home

Everything below is analysed for the specific address you search — locked here, unlocked in the report.

🎓Schools & Ofsted

Every nearby school, phase, distance and latest Ofsted rating.

Unlock for any address →
🌊Flood & ground risk

Rivers, surface water, mining, radon and subsidence at the exact plot.

Unlock for any address →
🚨Crime & safety

24 months of local crime by category, mapped around the address.

Unlock for any address →
🔊Noise & air quality

Modelled road/rail/aircraft noise and pollutant levels for the home.

Unlock for any address →
📶Broadband & mobile

Ofcom speeds and coverage available at the postcode.

Unlock for any address →
Energy & running costs

EPC rating, floor area, and estimated heating & lighting costs.

Unlock for any address →
💷Value estimate

A price estimate with a confidence range and the comparable sales behind it.

Unlock for any address →
🚆Transport & commute

Nearest stations, walk times and your real door-to-door commute.

Unlock for any address →
Unlock the full picture for a RM16 home →

What's in a Housometer report

Every section, for any specific home in RM16.

Value & sold prices

An evidence-based estimate with a confidence range, every sale since 1995, and the nearest comparables.

Energy & EPC

EPC rating, floor area, heating type and what the home costs to run.

Council tax

The exact band for this property and what it costs you each year.

Flood risk

River, sea and surface-water flood risk, with the nearest watercourse.

Ground & mining

Subsidence and ground stability, radon potential and coal-mining legacy.

Crime & safety

Recent crime in the immediate area, by type and trend, plus road safety.

Noise & air quality

Road, rail and aircraft noise plus NO₂ and particulate air pollution.

Schools

Nearest primaries and secondaries with Ofsted ratings and performance.

Transport & commute

Nearest stations, walk times and travel time to your workplace.

Amenities & green space

Walking distance to shops, GP, gyms, parks and everyday essentials.

Broadband & mobile

Full-fibre and gigabit availability, top speeds and mobile coverage.

Planning & tenure

Applications at the property and next door, designations, tenure and ownership.

Property history

Historic OS maps, the likely build era and a dated timeline of the home’s past.

Demographics & income

Local earnings, deprivation, household make-up and who lives nearby.

Get the full report on a RM16 home

One-off report for a single property, or go unlimited to check every home on your shortlist across England & Wales.

RM16 house prices — FAQs

What is the average house price in RM16, Thurrock?

Over the last three years the median sold price in RM16 was £395,000, with a mean of £403,045, based on 1,226 HM Land Registry sales.

Is RM16, Thurrock expensive?

At a £395,000 median, RM16 is more expensive than the ~£290,000 England & Wales average, working out at roughly £4,556 per square metre.

Are house prices in RM16, Thurrock going up or down?

On our smoothed index, RM16 prices have moved -0.8% over the past year. Local trends are noisy, so this is a guide to direction rather than a precise figure.

What's the cheapest type of home to buy in RM16, Thurrock?

Of the common types, flat / maisonette have the lowest median at £235,000 (210 sales).

How much do I need to buy in RM16, Thurrock?

Entry-level homes (the cheapest 10% of sales) went for under £240,000, and most buyers competed in the £325,000–£465,000 band. The top 10% of sales exceeded £575,000.

How much have RM16, Thurrock house prices changed over 5 years?

Prices in RM16 are +12.1% over the last five years, and +47.2% over ten, on our smoothed index of Land Registry sales.

Are homes in RM16, Thurrock freehold or leasehold?

17% of recent sales in RM16 were leasehold and the rest freehold. Leasehold usually means flats — always check the remaining lease length and any service charge or ground rent before offering.

How do I check a specific RM16 property before buying?

Area figures set the scene, but every home differs. A Housometer report scores an individual RM16, Thurrock address across value, energy, flood & ground risk, crime, schools, transport, noise, air and more — search any address to see it.

Nearby & related areas

RM3RM12RM17RM11RM8RM7RM6RM15
Compare RM16 vs RM3
Sources

Sold-price figures derived from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (© Crown copyright), under the Open Government Licence v3.0; £/m² combines PPD with MHCLG EPC floor areas. Full Housometer reports also draw on HM Land Registry, Ordnance Survey, Environment Agency, VOA, Ofsted, Police.uk, DEFRA, ONS and more. Area figures summarise the market and are not a valuation of any individual home.