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Ockendon

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About

Ockendon is a ward located in the borough of Thurrock, Essex. It covers a mix of residential areas, green spaces, and industrial zones. The ward includes the town of South Ockendon, which has a range of local amenities such as shops, schools, and community facilities. The area is well-connected, with road links to the M25 and A13, as well as rail services from Ockendon Station providing access to London.

The ward features several parks and open spaces, including Belhus Woods Country Park, which offers walking trails and wildlife habitats. Industrial and business sites are concentrated in the northern part of the ward, contributing to local employment. Housing in Ockendon varies from older terraced homes to newer developments, catering to a range of residents. The area maintains a balance between urban convenience and access to nature.

Area overview

On average Ockendon has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ockendon is £47,185 per year. There are 4 schools in Ockendon: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
28%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 126 recent sales, the median property price is £347,500 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
Detached15£510,000
Flats30£251,500
Semi-Detached21£420,000
Terraced60£350,500

10 years median price trend in Ockendon

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

All postcodes in Ockendon

RM156PX

Nelson Road

RM156QJ

North Road

RM155EZ

Dunkellin Grove

RM155BA

Arisdale Avenue

RM155BD

Arisdale Avenue

RM155BE

North Ockendon

RM155FN

Anglia Way

RM156JJ

Rosemary Close

RM156NU

Canterbury Parade

RM156PR

Benyon Path

RM156PY

Peartree Close

RM156TH

Lavender Close

RM156TT

Hornbeam Chase

RM155AN

Erriff Drive

RM155AQ

Daiglen Drive

RM155AW

Erriff Drive

RM155LZ

Dene Path

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.