Postcode report
Is RM16 4XS a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About RM16 4XS: area rating, property, schools and local change
RM16 4XS is a postcode in Little Thurrock Blackshots, Thurrock, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RM16 4XS, then scores the surrounding small area 66/100 - top 27% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RM16 4XS are health and local prosperity, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for RM16 4XS is based on Thurrock 010 Census 2021. It covers 7,081 residents, 3,275 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 80% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 11% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near RM16 4XS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RM16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £313k from 56 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near RM16 4XS can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near RM16 4XS by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around RM16 4XS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 HMO licences, 7 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about RM16 4XS
Is RM16 4XS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 66/100 (top 27% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near RM16 4XS?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near RM16 4XS?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near RM16 4XS?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for RM16 4XS?
LocaleIQ matched RM16 4XS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RM16 4XS?
The latest median sold price is £313k based on 56 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around RM16 4XS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 HMO licences, 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.