Cost of Living in RM16
Thurrock
RM16 at a glance
Postcode district (RM16)Figures describe the RM16 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below). 2026/27 estimate using the Thurrock average Band D rate published by MHCLG and an estimated band. Parish charges, discounts and premiums can change your bill.
House prices in RM16
Postcode district (RM16)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £530,000 | 459 | +£115k |
| Semi-detached | £418,000 | 692 | +£158k |
| Terraced | £355,000 | 724 | +£135k |
| Flat | £235,000 | 431 | +£5k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in RM16
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (RM16)RM16 sits at an average deprivation decile of 6.3 out of 10 (less deprived than the English average), based on the 29 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 43% more than the national median.