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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.

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.