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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

RM155NS

Fairham Avenue

RM155BB

Daiglen Drive

RM155NP

Fairham Avenue

RM155DA

Araglen Avenue

RM155JQ

Garron Lane

RM155EF

Derwent Parade

RM155DQ

Araglen Avenue

RM155HU

Fusedale Way

RM155PY

Carnach Green

RM155ND

Fairham Avenue

RM155JX

Garron Lane

RM155XB

Danbury Crescent

RM155QQ

Groves Close

RM155HR

Gavenny Path

RM155PF

Broxburn Drive

RM155QA

Broxburn Drive

RM155BP

Galey Green

RM155RB

Kennet Green

RM156AB

Cullen Square

RM155HW

Fullarton Crescent

RM155JL

Humber Avenue

RM155PZ

Carnach Green

RM155RP

Daiglen Drive

RM155DG

Araglen Avenue

RM155HL

Loman Path

RM155NQ

Fortin Way

RM156AT

Clayburn Gardens

RM155RQ

Cawdor Avenue

RM155EB

Ockendon

RM155RG

Cawdor Avenue

RM155RF

Cawdor Avenue

RM155EQ

Elan Road

RM155JT

Humber Avenue

RM155NH

Fortin Close

RM155RN

Daiglen Drive

RM155QU

Broxburn Drive

RM155JS

Gatehope Drive

RM155RH

Broxburn Drive

RM155HZ

Fullarton Crescent

RM155BX

Danbury Crescent

RM155AE

Daiglen Drive

RM155DZ

Derry Avenue

RM156EP

Stifford Road

RM156EJ

Cruick Avenue

RM155HT

Frances Gardens

RM155DS

Dent Close

RM156ER

South Road

RM155QT

Bann Close

RM155NN

Faymore Gardens

RM155BW

Eden Green

RM156EB

South Road

RM155LS

Darenth Lane

RM156BA

Corve Lane

RM156AR

Corran Way

RM155QL

Broxburn Drive

RM155EJ

Easington Way

RM155GJ

Daiglen Drive

RM156BB

Cranell Green

RM155NB

Stifford Road

RM155PE

Broxburn Drive

RM156ED

Elwick Road

RM155QB

Broxburn Drive

RM155EG

Elan Road

RM155NJ

Fortin Way

RM155PJ

Broxburn Drive

Data Sources

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