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South Ockendon

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About

South Ockendon is a suburban settlement located in the Thurrock unitary authority, situated to the east of the M25 motorway. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing estates, local shopping parades, and community facilities. Its landscape includes pockets of green space, such as the South Ockendon Green, which serves as a local focal point. The area is well-connected by road, with the A13 providing a key transport link towards London and the Dartford Crossing.

The historical core of the village is centred around St. Nicholas' Church, a Grade I listed building with origins dating back to the 12th century. The surrounding geography is characterised by flat, low-lying land, with the Mardyke river flowing to the south. Residential development has expanded significantly, particularly with post-war housing. The area includes the large Ockendon Chase development, built on former green belt land, which has contributed to its continued growth as a commuter base.

Area overview

On average South Ockendon has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Ockendon is £47,802 per year. There are 4 schools in South Ockendon: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). South Ockendon is home to around 10,408 people, with a population density of about 3,363.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
36.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Ockendon Population
10,408
Population density
3,363.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.58(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.74(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.69(+21%)
Public order
6.25(+22%)
Vehicle crime
5.76(+31%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,884
66.14%
African
1,234
11.86%
Other White
934
8.97%
Caribbean
161
1.55%
Other Black
152
1.46%
Total population: 10,409

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,979
24.95%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,802
22.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,279
16.12%
Level 3 (A level)
1,255
15.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,036
13.06%
Total 16+ residents: 7,933

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,366
33.94%
Social rents from council
1,347
33.47%
Owns outright
710
17.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
421
10.46%
Other social rented
111
2.76%
Total households: 4,025

Property prices in South Ockendon

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £347,000 in South Ockendon area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South 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 South Ockendon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced41£347,000
Flats15£198,000
Semi-Detached20£400,000

10 years median price trend in South Ockendon

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

All postcodes in South Ockendon

RM155JY

Fulbrook Lane

RM155PT

Cander Way

RM155DN

Alwen Grove

RM155JE

Araglen Avenue

RM156AD

Cullen Square

RM155HJ

Hamble Lane

RM155NG

Fortin Way

RM155NF

Stifford Road

RM155XD

Danbury Crescent

RM156AU

Clayburn Gardens

RM155DX

Derry Avenue

RM155QP

Barle Gardens

RM155QH

Brock Green

RM155QZ

Broxburn Parade

RM155BN

Eden Green

RM155SZ

Daiglen Drive

RM155HY

Fullarton Crescent

RM156BD

Cherwell Grove

RM155PG

Broxburn Drive

RM156AH

Cherwell Grove

RM155QJ

Avon Green

RM155EE

Derwent Parade

RM155PU

Carnach Green

RM155LP

Daiglen Drive

RM156EH

Cruick Avenue

RM156EQ

Colne Close

RM155JP

Irvine Gardens

RM156AP

Corran Way

RM155JG

Garron Lane

RM156AL

Corran Way

RM155RL

Daiglen Drive

RM155QY

Broxburn Drive

RM155PA

Afton Drive

RM155XA

Danbury Crescent

RM155BT

Annifer Way

RM155HS

Gatehope Drive

RM155DH

Dart Green

RM155XF

Danbury Crescent

RM155PS

Broxburn Drive

RM155RE

Cawdor Avenue

RM155PW

Callan Grove

RM155JR

Gatehope Drive

RM155DW

Alwen Grove

RM155PX

Carnach Green

RM155HN

Fullarton Crescent

RM155PP

Broxburn Drive

RM155AF

Daiglen Drive

RM156AS

Cherwell Grove

RM156AA

Cullen Square

RM155PN

Callan Grove

RM155PD

Broxburn Drive

RM155NW

Faymore Gardens

RM155PL

Broxburn Drive

RM155LU

Foyle Drive

RM156RL

Daiglen Drive

RM155RW

Daiglen Drive

RM155JU

Garron Lane

RM155NL

Fortin Path

RM155JJ

Humber Avenue

RM155JN

Humber Avenue

RM155JW

Humber Avenue

RM155PQ

Broxburn Drive

RM155NE

Stifford Road

RM155XE

Danbury Crescent

RM155BU

Aldham Drive

RM155JA

Darenth Lane

RM155DR

Dale Close

RM156AX

Cherwell Grove

RM155DJ

Annalee Road

RM155PH

Broxburn Drive

RM155DE

Annalee Gardens

RM155EH

Daiglen Drive

RM155QS

Broxburn Drive

RM155BY

Annalee Road

RM155RD

Broxburn Drive

RM155DD

Araglen Avenue

RM155EL

Enborne Green

RM155JH

Humber Avenue

RM155QE

Fyfield Drive

RM155DF

Annalee Gardens

RM155RA

Cample Lane

RM155QX

Broxburn Drive

RM155BS

Bovey Way

RM155HX

Gatehope Drive

RM154QE

Park Lane

RM155RT

Cample Lane

RM156EA

South Road

RM155DT

Dunning Close

RM155QW

Cam Green

RM155LX

Foyle Drive

RM155QN

Cam Green

RM155JZ

Fulbrook Lane

RM156EE

Chelmer Drive

RM156DX

South Road

RM155LA

Garron Lane

RM155DB

Araglen Avenue

RM156EL

Cruick Avenue

RM155RJ

Daiglen Drive

RM155BZ

Annalee Road

RM155LT

Foyle Drive

Data Sources

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