Southfields is a predominantly residential neighbourhood in the borough of Thurrock, in Essex, England. It lies within easy commuting distance of London and the Thames Estuary, so many residents combine suburban living with work in nearby towns, ports and logistics hubs.
The area is characterised by a mix of post‑war and later housing, local shops and community facilities, with green spaces nearby and quick access to larger centres such as Grays and Purfleet. Like much of Thurrock, its social and economic life is shaped by the long history of riverside industry, shipping and distribution alongside quieter suburban traditions.
Postcode districts covering Southfields
Most populated places nearby
- Islington 21.6 miles34.7 km
- Southend-on-Sea 14.4 miles23.2 km
- City of Westminster 23.7 miles38.2 km
- Bexley 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Croydon 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Basildon 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Chelmsford 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Maidstone 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Gillingham 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Harlow 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Grays 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Chatham 11.7 miles18.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Orsett Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Horndon on the Hill Built-up area 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Baker Street Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Chadwell St. Mary Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Stanford-le-Hope West Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Little Thurrock Blackshots Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- East Tilbury Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Little Thurrock Rectory Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Stanford East and Corringham Town Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Grays Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Stifford Clays Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- The Homesteads Ward 2.8 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Southfields
RM16 3DX, RM16 3DE, RM16 3AZ, RM16 3DG, RM16 3BT, RM16 3DZ, RM16 3EA, RM16 3BY, RM16 3BS … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 14 miles22.5 km
- London City Airport 14.3 miles23 km
- Stanford-le-Hope Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
- East Tilbury Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
Hotels near Southfields Ad
- Glass House Retreat 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Stifford Hall Hotel Thurrock 3 3.3 miles5.3 km
- The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns 4 6 miles9.6 km
- Holiday Inn Basildon 4 6.2 miles10 km
- The Railway by Innkeeper's Collection 4 8 miles12.9 km
- Best Western Manor Hotel 3 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford 3 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Ibis London Thurrock M25 3 5.6 miles8.9 km
- De Rougemont Manor 7.1 miles11.5 km
Local points of interest
- Blue Water Shopping centre 6.8 miles11 km
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Princes Park Stadium 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Central Park Gardens Gardens 8.6 miles13.8 km
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 10.2 miles16.5 km
- MidKent College - Medway College 10.2 miles16.5 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 11.2 miles18 km
- Brands Hatch Recreation 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Pirgo Historic site 11.4 miles18.3 km