Town Pop. 20,214

Living in Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock is 60/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 93/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 26/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the RM16 postcode district. That is 10 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RM16 postcode district.

60
OUT OF 100
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Settlement area

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Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock scores 60 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
26
139.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 758 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Shoplifting 588 crimes
↑ 273% above national average
Vehicle crime 331 crimes
↑ 242% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 215 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Other theft 192 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
other 729 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 908 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 151 crimes
  3. 3 Francisco Close 84 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 16.1 · PM2.5 8.6 · PM10 14.8 µg/m³
59
Green Space 96
Parks Ample 28
Sports Pitches Ample 11
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 17

Services

Schools
64
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 14 in area · 25 within 4km
1Outstanding13Good
  • Harris Academy Chafford HundredSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Aveley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Belmont Castle AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Harris Academy RiversideSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Harris Primary Academy Chafford HundredPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Harris Primary Academy MayflowerPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Purfleet Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Stifford Clays Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Thames Park Secondary SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
62
A&E departmentsDarent Valley Hospital2.4 mi
Queens Hospital6.3 mi
Basildon University Hospital7.1 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area 13 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,997 patients per GP
1dentist4pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
61
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across Thurrock
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 278 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate72.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed72.9%Unemployed3.8%Retired8.1%Student5.4%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.8%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary25.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.3%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership65.5%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
68
Council tax Thurrock · 2026-27
A £1,503
B £1,754
C £2,004
D £2,255
E £2,756
F £3,257
G £3,758
H £4,510
Energy London region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
62
Chafford Hundred Lakeside 0.2 mi
Grays 1.7 mi
Purfleet 2.1 mi
J30 M25 0.9 mi
J30 M25 1.5 mi
J30 M25 1.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
93
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 42
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 12
Retail Shopping Ample 206
Takeaways Ample 36
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £315,000 128
Detached £547,500 26
Semi-detached £385,000 21
Terraced £357,500 29
Flat / Maisonette £227,500 52
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£215k £333k £455k £573k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Chafford Hundred 79 1.0 mi away ⇄
Purfleet-on-Thames 50 1.5 mi away ⇄
Aveley 57 2.0 mi away ⇄
South Ockendon 62 2.0 mi away ⇄
Grays 63 2.1 mi away ⇄
Swanscombe 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Stone (Dartford) 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ebbsfleet Valley 54 3.2 mi away ⇄
Baker Street 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Tilbury 53 3.5 mi away ⇄
Dartford 60 3.6 mi away ⇄
Chadwell St Mary 49 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock a nice place to live?

Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock is 60/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock?

Crime levels in Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 26/100. There were 2,813 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock?

Among the top-rated schools in Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock are Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, Aveley Primary School and Belmont Castle Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 14 rated schools in Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock in total.

What are house prices like in Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock?

The current median house price in Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock is £315,000, around 11% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £547,500, semi-detached £385,000, terraced £357,500, flat £227,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%. There were 128 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock in context

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Postcode districts in Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock

RM16 62 ⇄
RM19 48 ⇄
RM20 56 ⇄

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