Southgate Road is in Purfleet and in Thurrock district. RM19 1TJ is located in the Aveley and Uplands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southgate Road, Purfleet, RM19 1TJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM19 1TU, RM19 1TH, RM19 1TL, RM19 1TP, RM19 1AR, RM19 1AT, RM19 1GW, RM19 1AP, RM19 1TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM19 1TJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 47.8% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 48.3% | 52.2% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.1% | 38.9% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 46.9% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 6.5% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 4.6% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47% | 46.2% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 37% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 10.8% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 25% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 8.7% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 12% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 17.8% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 29.5% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 9.3% | 3.6% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Black African | 13.4% | 12% | -1.4% | 2.5% | 9.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 77.4% | 68.2% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -13.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 74.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 74.6% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 10.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.3% | 74.6% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 17.6% | 17.6% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 1.9% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0.7% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southgate Road was 66.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.3% lower than the Aveley and Uplands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southgate Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Aveley and Uplands and the 217th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Southgate Road, Purfleet-On-Thames, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-07-15 | £356,934 |
| 5 Southgate Road, Purfleet-On-Thames, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-06-09 | £406,215 |
| 5 Southgate Road, Purfleet, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2018-10-12 | £367,805 |
| 8 Southgate Road, Purfleet, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2009-08-07 | £289,613 |
| 5 Southgate Road, Purfleet, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2007-03-02 | £348,574 |
RM19 1TJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RM19 1TJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purfleet Primary Academy Tank Hill Road , RM19 1TA | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aveley Primary School Stifford Road , Aveley RM15 4AA | 2out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thurrock Academy Schoolfield Road , RM20 3HR | 3out of 4 | 2,492 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenningtons Primary Academy Tamar Drive , Aveley RM15 4NB | 3out of 4 | 2,698 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somers Heath Primary School Foyle Drive , RM15 5LX | 3out of 4 | 3,172 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Riverside London Road , RM19 1QY | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Park Academy Belhus Park Lane , Aveley RM15 4RU | 3out of 4 | 2,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 3,339 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh UTC Brunel Way , DA1 5TF | 3out of 4 | 3,647 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Ockendon Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 1out of 4 | 4,046 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 3,864 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Esso Service Station, Arterial Road | 395 yd | |
| Tesco Distribution Centre - Canteen | Tesco Distribution Centre, Dolphin Way | 705 yd | |
| Atalian Servest Food Company | Tesco Distribution Centre, Dolphin Way | 705 yd | |
| The Fleet | London Road, Purfleet-on-Thames | 769 yd | |
| May's Catering Company Canteen | Long Reach House, London Road | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circus Tavern | Arterial Road, Purfleet-on-Thames | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Meads Services | Esso Service Station, Arterial Road | 395 yd | |
| May's Catering Company | RJL House, 19 London Road | 769 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.