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South Thurrock Residential

South Thurrock Residential investment guide. Average gross yield 4.3%, unknown rental demand.

4.3%avg gross yield
£340kavg sold price (430 sales, 12mo)
Unknownrental demand
Article 4: No· Permitted development applies
Last updated May 2026
Average Gross Yield
4.3%
+4.3% vs Thurrock avg (0.0%)
Average Asking Price
£340,000
high confidence (430 sales)
Est. Monthly Rent
£1,434
2-bed · 3-bed £1,772 · 5.8% yield
Price Per Sq Ft
£390
Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count
Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in SS16
1-bed
£1,116
per month
5.7% yield
2-bed
£1,434
per month
5.8% yield
3-bed
£1,772
per month
5.2% yield
4-bed
£2,100
per month
4.7% yield
Ownership mix
SS16 vs UK average · 17,773 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021
High social-rent share: 24% socially rented (7pp higher than the UK average of 17%).
Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property
26.1%(UK 32.9%)
-6.8pp vs UK
Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership
31.9%(UK 29.7%)
+2.2pp vs UK
Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent
18.0%(UK 20.3%)
-2.3pp vs UK
Socially rentedCouncil or housing association
24.0%(UK 17.1%)
+6.9pp vs UK
Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).
Yield by Property Type
Gross yield breakdown across property types in SS16
PropertyData.co.uk
TypeGross YieldAvg PriceAvg Rent/mo
Terraced5.5%£325,000£1,496
Semi-detached4.9%£397,500£1,627
Detached3.8%£567,625£1,804
Flat9.4%£170,000£1,338

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About South Thurrock Residential (SS16, Thurrock)

SS16 attracts property investors seeking solid rental yields in the 4-5% range, with a gross yield of 4.3% across the area. The £340,000 average asking price positions this as an accessible entry point for buy-to-let portfolios, particularly for investors targeting the commuter belt east of London.

The rental market shows consistent demand across property sizes, with 2-bedroom properties performing strongest at 5.8% yield. This suggests a mixed tenant demographic likely comprising young professionals, small families, and working couples—typical of suburban Thurrock locations with good transport links.

Investors should note that rental demand data remains unmapped for this postcode, making comparative analysis challenging. Yields compress noticeably on larger properties (4-bed at 4.7%), indicating potential oversupply in the family home segment or lower rental growth expectations for premium stock in the area.

Sold Price Trend - SS16
Average sold price, last 8 quarters
-4.7% over 2 years
Flip Activity - SS16
Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months
vs prior 24 months
Flips
1
last 24 months
Median uplift*
+22.4%
after HPI adjust
Median hold
9 mo
Flip rate
0.1%
of all sales
Recent case studies
woodlands close
Semi
Bought Oct 23
£252k
Sold Jul 24
£300k
9 mo+22.4%*
Gross 19.0%
* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.
Planning & Licensing - SS16
Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district
Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect
HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.
Selective LicensingNot in effect
Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect
No Article 4 directions in this LPA. Selective/additional licensing not yet verified.
Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.
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