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About

Ockendon ward lies in the southern part of Thurrock, encompassing the residential areas of South Ockendon. The landscape is characterised by suburban housing estates and several areas of green space, including Davy Down reserve along the River Mardle. The ward contains local shopping parades catering to daily needs and is bordered by agricultural land to the east, maintaining a semi-rural edge.

The area is directly served by South Ockendon railway station, providing a key transport link to London. A notable local feature is the historic St. Nicholas' Church, which dates back to the 12th century and sits within its own conservation area. Industrial and logistics developments are present along its northern boundary, reflecting the borough's wider economic activities.

Area overview

On average Ockendon has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 27.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ockendon is £55,556 per year. There are 3 schools in Ockendon: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ockendon is home to around 11,967 people, with a population density of about 1,038.7 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
27.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ockendon Population
11,967
Population density
1,038.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.93(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.11(-21%)
Vehicle crime
8.27(+88%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.52(+3%)
Public order
6.43(+26%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,824
65.37%
African
1,192
9.96%
Other White
1,163
9.72%
Indian
222
1.85%
Other Black
202
1.69%
Total population: 11,968

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,529
27.64%
No qualifications
1,877
20.51%
Level 3 (A level)
1,452
15.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,447
15.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,112
12.15%
Total 16+ residents: 9,151

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,886
40.62%
Social rents from council
1,002
21.58%
Owns outright
956
20.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
489
10.53%
Other social rented
225
4.85%
Total households: 4,643

Property prices in Ockendon

Median price£320,000
Price per sq ft£409
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£260K – £400K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £409 per square foot) in Ockendon area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ockendon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£545,000£439
Semi-Detached22£404,000£429
Terraced40£326,500£409
Flats35£250,000£399

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ockendon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ockendon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£405,000£200,000£325,000£270,000
2017£445,000£193,000£311,250£265,000
2018£430,000£192,000£312,500£275,000
2019£408,995£219,998£355,000£293,000
2020£475,000£247,498£350,000£299,998
2021£450,000£210,000£355,000£313,750
2022£550,000£259,000£400,000£345,000
2023£540,000£242,500£402,500£342,500
2024£473,750£220,000£392,500£345,000
2025£545,000£254,000£390,000£350,000
2026£567,500£180,000£470,000£320,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ockendon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ockendon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£357£330£355£326
2017£381£332£337£298
2018£355£347£378£321
2019£388£348£387£355
2020£400£371£391£338
2021£429£357£442£368
2022£417£437£440£386
2023£425£404£470£387
2024£456£386£440£400
2025£429£399£442£405
2026£502£380£418£406
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ockendon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ockendon in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Ockendon

Is Ockendon safe?

Ockendon records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Ockendon?

The median sale price in Ockendon is £320,000 (about £409 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Ockendon?

Ockendon has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Ockendon?

Ockendon scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ockendon sits around rank 11,651 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Ockendon?

The average household income in Ockendon is around £55,556 per year, and 28% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Ockendon?

Ockendon is represented by 2 elected councillors: Alan Benson (Reform UK) and Russ Cherry (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Ockendon

RM156TS

Medlar Drive

RM155BQ

Little Belhus Close

RM155FT

Torino Way

RM154BN

Derry Avenue

RM156PH

West Road

RM155FN

Anglia Way

RM155DW

Alwen Grove

RM156NS

South Road

RM155FL

Anglia Way

RM155LE

Arisdale Avenue

RM155GR

Park Way

RM155AJ

Daiglen Drive

RM155FU

Derry Avenue

RM156SR

North Road

RM156QR

Cliff Place

RM156TZ

Birch Crescent

RM155GU

Windstar Drive

RM155SJ

Arisdale Avenue

RM155EJ

Easington Way

RM156NR

South Road

RM155LZ

Dene Path

RM156TD

Brandon Groves Avenue

RM155ET

Deveron Gardens

RM156DD

Nursery Close

RM156TB

Rowan Way

RM155FW

Falcon Way

RM155EW

Ernan Road

RM156PB

West Road

RM156JQ

Larkspur Close

RM155GS

Verona Way

RM155BB

Daiglen Drive

RM155BE

Ockendon

RM155DE

Annalee Gardens

RM155AD

Daiglen Drive

RM159DW

Ockendon

RM156QD

Cheelson Road

RM156QL

North Road

RM155AE

Daiglen Drive

RM156XA

Nordmann Place

RM155DB

Araglen Avenue

RM156SP

North Road

RM155LQ

Falcon Way

RM156JA

Celandine Close

RM155EF

Derwent Parade

RM156DJ

Mollands Lane

RM155LW

Dawley Green

RM156TA

Laburnum Grove

RM156NW

Lime Close

RM156TT

Hornbeam Chase

RM155EP

Easington Way

RM156XE

Maple Drive

RM156NN

Lime Close

RM155LB

Windstar Drive

RM156JE

Viola Close

RM156NX

South Road

RM155DN

Alwen Grove

RM155BD

Arisdale Avenue

RM155DA

Araglen Avenue

RM159AY

Derry Avenue

RM155HQ

Hamble Lane

RM156SL

Hall Lane

RM155FE

Arisdale Avenue

RM155SD

Kemps Farm Mews

RM156SJ

Hall Lane

RM156AF

Garth Road

RM155BU

Aldham Drive

RM156TE

Magnolia Close

RM155EB

Ockendon

RM156JG

Larkspur Close

RM155AX

Avontar Road

RM155FJ

Ayron Road

RM159EB

Ockendon

RM155FS

Sunliner Way

RM155FD

Avontar Road

RM156JJ

Rosemary Close

RM156RD

Alder Drive

RM155JE

Araglen Avenue

RM155LN

Darenth Lane

RM155AG

Daiglen Drive

RM156SS

North Road

RM155AU

Anton Road

RM155AB

Eskley Gardens

RM156PR

Peartree Close

RM156PY

Peartree Close

RM155AT

Anton Road

RM155EL

Enborne Green

RM155FR

Arisdale Avenue

RM156RB

Cedar Rise

RM155GN

Derry Avenue

RM142XB

Dennises Lane

RM156SA

South Road

RM155AR

Daiglen Drive

RM155FX

Torino Way

RM155AN

Erriff Drive

RM155BA

Arisdale Avenue

RM155FY

Maverick Drive

RM155SX

Arcany Road

RM156JH

Rosemary Close

RM155LG

Windstar Drive

RM159DD

Derry Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.