Water Lane, Purfleet-On-Thames
House prices, sold prices and local information for RM19 1GX, RM19 1GU, RM19 1GT.
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At a glance
33 property sales on Water Lane, Purfleet-On-Thames have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. In the last 12 months 5 homes sold here for an average of £309,200. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £299,034. Average sale prices rose from £263,750 in 2021 to £302,000 in 2026 (+15%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 30% above the Purfleet-On-Thames average of £238,230 over the same period. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2021; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 85% terraced, 15% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Water Lane range from £225,000 to £399,950. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 12 streets in Purfleet-On-Thames with at least two sales in the last year, Water Lane ranks 1st for average price, putting it in the top 10%.
House prices on Water Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all RM19 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 36 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 28 | £299,034 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 5 | £308,400 | 14 Jan 2025 |
Sold prices on Water Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42, Water Lane RM19 1GS | 7 Jul 2026 | £225,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 140, Water Lane RM19 1GU | 26 Jun 2026 | £370,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 198, Water Lane RM19 1GX | 23 Jan 2026 | £311,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 73, Water Lane RM19 1GT | 19 Dec 2025 | £365,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 65, Water Lane RM19 1GT | 10 Nov 2025 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 54, Water Lane RM19 1GT | 25 Jun 2025 | £269,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 48, Water Lane RM19 1GS | 28 May 2025 | £205,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 97, Water Lane RM19 1GX | 28 Mar 2025 | £292,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 33, Water Lane RM19 1GS | 14 Jan 2025 | £365,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31, Water Lane RM19 1GS | 27 Sep 2024 | £345,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 174, Water Lane RM19 1GX | 28 Jun 2024 | £399,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 95, Water Lane RM19 1GX | 28 Jun 2024 | £280,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 184, Water Lane RM19 1GX | 29 Feb 2024 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 94, Water Lane RM19 1GU | 11 Sep 2023 | £289,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 39, Water Lane RM19 1GT | 29 Aug 2023 | £290,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 178, Water Lane RM19 1GX | 25 Aug 2023 | £260,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 55, Water Lane RM19 1GT | 16 Aug 2023 | £345,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 58, Water Lane RM19 1GT | 18 Jul 2023 | £310,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Water Lane RM19 1GS | 15 May 2023 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 35, Water Lane RM19 1GS | 10 Mar 2023 | £375,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 70, Water Lane RM19 1GT | 17 Jan 2023 | £320,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 108, Water Lane RM19 1GU | 8 Nov 2022 | £335,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 210, Water Lane RM19 1GX | 19 Aug 2022 | £258,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 104, Water Lane RM19 1GU | 8 Jul 2022 | £385,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, Water Lane RM19 1GS | 24 Jun 2022 | £235,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 212, Water Lane RM19 1GX | 10 Jun 2022 | £280,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 92, Water Lane RM19 1GU | 22 Apr 2022 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 114, Water Lane RM19 1GU | 4 Feb 2022 | £340,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 81, Water Lane RM19 1GX | 22 Dec 2021 | £278,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 47, Water Lane RM19 1GT | 21 Dec 2021 | £310,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 142, Water Lane RM19 1GU | 26 Oct 2021 | £265,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 162, Water Lane RM19 1GU | 15 Oct 2021 | £242,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 66, Water Lane RM19 1GT | 4 Oct 2021 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 194, Water Lane RM19 1GX | 30 Jun 2021 | £265,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 160, Water Lane RM19 1GU | 28 Jun 2021 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 95, Water Lane RM19 1GX | 19 Feb 2021 | £260,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 95, Water Lane | £260,000 (Feb 2021) → £280,000 (Jun 2024) | +8% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Water Lane
Crime
82 crimes were reported within about a mile of Water Lane in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 39 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Water Lane is in or near 7 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Tidal Thames from The Mardyke to Barking Creek Flood alert area
- Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Havering, Barking and Dagenham, and Newham Flood alert area
- The Mardyke from North Stifford to Purfleet-on-Thames Flood warning area
- The Thames estuary from Grays to Purfleet-on-Thames, including West Thurrock Flood alert area
- The Mardyke to the River Thames at Purfleet-on-Thames Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Water Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purfleet Primary Academy 619 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Harris Academy Riverside 1,111 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Aveley Primary School 425 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Park Academy 594 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 1.5 mi |
| Kenningtons Primary Academy 429 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Dartford Bridge Community Primary School 473 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| West Thurrock Academy 440 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Leigh UTC Dartford 691 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Purfleet station 0.4 mi · 8 min walk
- Chafford Hundred station 2.1 mi · 43 min walk
- Slade Green station 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Marlow Avenue (Northbound, Tank Hill Road) 4 min walk
- Marlow Avenue (S-bound, Tank Hill Road) 4 min walk
- Tank Hill Road Primary School (Southbound, Tank Hill Road) 5 min walk
- Garrison Estate (S-bound, Chieftan Drive) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Purfleet Care Centre
Tank Hill Road, Purfleet · 0.3 mi - Aveley Medical Centre
22 High Street, Aveley, South Ockendon · 1.2 mi - Slade Green Medical Ctr.
156 Bridge Road, Slade Green, Erith · 2.3 mi - Temple Hill Surgery
St Edmunds Church Living, St. Edmunds Road, Dartford · 2.4 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Aveley · 1.2 mi
- Marks and Spencer Outlet M&S Thurrock Outlet · 1.4 mi
- The Food Warehouse Iceland Thurrock Food Warehouse · 1.5 mi
- Marks and Spencer MSA M&S Thurrock M25 Moto SF · 1.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Daves Chemist · 0.3 mi
- Allcures Plc · 0.3 mi
- Vision Pharmacy · 1.2 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Aveley Dental Practice · 1.1 mi
- 73 Garron Lane (dental Surgery) · 2.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 51.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 42.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,081 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 23.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 71.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 5.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,543 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 89% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 92% |
Share of homes across Thurrock with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Water Lane
Ethnic group
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59.3% | 76.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 26.1% | 11.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 7.9% | 6.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5% | 3% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.7% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 57.8% | 51.7% |
| No religion | 25.1% | 34.7% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 4.9% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.2% | 79% |
| Born outside the UK | 40.8% | 21% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 37.5% | 26.2% |
| No qualifications | 15.5% | 21.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.2% | 16.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.1% | 15.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.6% | 12.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5% |
| Other qualifications | 4.4% | 3.2% |
General health
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.6% | 50.8% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 57.7% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 19.9% | 29.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 17.4% | 17.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5% | 11% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Thurrock.
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