Purfleet is a riverside town located on the north bank of the River Thames within the borough of Thurrock, Essex. It is situated just outside the eastern boundary of London, offering residents the balance of urban amenities and a quieter, more relaxed pace of life. Purfleet is historically significant due to its past as a defensive garrison and key industrial hub, with remnants of its military history visible at the Purfleet Garrison Heritage & Military Centre.