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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 4 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

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £342,500 in Ockendon area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ockendon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached28£395,000
Flats37£256,000
Detached14£526,250
Terraced43£345,000

10 years median price trend in Ockendon

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ockendon.

All postcodes in Ockendon

RM155HG

Hamble Lane

RM156TH

Lavender Close

RM156HX

Tamarisk Road

RM155HF

Foyle Drive

RM156NH

Canterbury Parade

RM156JD

Tamarisk Road

RM155TB

Arcany Road

RM156PL

Canterbury Parade

RM155RX

Canterbury Parade

RM155EN

Ernan Close

RM156JT

Hazel Drive

RM155AY

Erriff Drive

RM155HP

Hamble Lane

RM156PU

Peartree Close

RM156RA

Laburnum Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.