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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, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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

Median price£340,500
Price per sq ft£416
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£309K – £388K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £340,500 (about £416 per square foot) in South Ockendon area, with individual transactions ranging from £149,500 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Ockendon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached18£400,000£424
Terraced44£343,000£420
Flats16£195,000£352

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Ockendon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Ockendon.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£145,250£305,000£270,500
2017£180,000£305,000£280,000
2018£160,000£295,000£279,498
2019£155,000£313,500£275,000
2020£160,000£325,000£292,500
2021£165,000£330,000£311,500
2022£177,000£390,000£347,500
2023£172,500£363,000£347,500
2024£176,920£385,000£340,000
2025£195,000£400,000£347,000
2026£170,000£400,000£340,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Ockendon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Ockendon.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310£328£339
2017£343£323£323
2018£333£328£333
2019£323£340£337
2020£346£337£336
2021£356£335£364
2022£357£430£424
2023£363£386£429
2024£354£368£417
2025£349£424£430
2026£351£425£422
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Ockendon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South 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.