Postcode insights

RM15 4BX

High Street

Aveley and Uplands

Interactive map showing RM15 4BX and surrounding area

Detailed insights for RM15 4BX

Overview

Postcode RM15 4BX is located in a rural town, within the Aveley and Uplands ward of Thurrock in the East of England region, and forms part of the Purfleet area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 148.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Purfleet is £56,805 per year. The nearest station is Purfleet, about 1.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Aveley Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
148
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Purfleet has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,684 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Purfleet has a very high crime rate, with approximately 148.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.4%

Approximately 14.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Purfleet is £56,805 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 280 ft away from RM15 4BX.

Flood risk

No risk

Purfleet near RM15 4BX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Purfleet located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM15 4BX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miAveley Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Aveley Recreation Ground
0.3 miMartin Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Martin Road Park

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
790 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.56(+70%)
Vehicle crime
41.32(+839%)
Shoplifting
23.72(+247%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.3(+141%)
Public order
13.01(+154%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
149
53.79%
Other White
29
10.47%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
25
9.03%
African
15
5.42%
Bangladeshi
12
4.33%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
55
26.7%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
25.73%
Level 3 (A level)
30
14.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
14.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
14.08%
Total 16+ residents: 206

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
39
37.5%
Owns with a mortgage
28
26.92%
Owns outright
16
15.38%
Social rents from council
15
14.42%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.81%
Total households: 104

Property prices in Aveley and Uplands

Median price£380,000
Price per sq ft£419
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£335K – £415K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 (about £419 per square foot) in Aveley and Uplands area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £630,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aveley and Uplands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£533,000£405
Semi-Detached40£404,250£418
Terraced51£362,500£440
Flats15£200,000£356

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aveley and Uplands

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aveley and Uplands.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£360,000£168,000£322,000£290,000
2017£327,498£179,950£311,000£271,000
2018£392,500£182,500£336,250£300,000
2019£400,000£176,500£325,000£300,000
2020£460,000£163,000£335,000£300,000
2021£426,000£181,000£360,000£308,000
2022£505,000£190,500£405,000£360,500
2023£500,000£200,000£407,000£366,000
2024£170,000£382,500£354,000
2025£533,000£175,000£405,000£365,000
2026£200,000£392,500£360,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aveley and Uplands.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aveley and Uplands.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310£338£338£355
2017£359£314£338£333
2018£394£316£355£385
2019£393£327£351£365
2020£396£350£362£370
2021£394£346£370£380
2022£393£371£429£454
2023£397£339£439£425
2024£356£422£418
2025£405£374£409£433
2026£330£419£468
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aveley and Uplands.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aveley and Uplands in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM15 4BX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM15 4BX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 May 202551, High Street, South Ockendon, RM15 4AXTerracedFreehold£242,000
07 Jan 202614, Elm Road, South Ockendon, RM15 4SXFlatsLeasehold£255,000
27 Nov 202530, Elm Road, South Ockendon, RM15 4SXSemi-DetachedFreehold£380,000
05 Aug 20255, Elm Road, South Ockendon, RM15 4SXTerracedFreehold£345,000
15 Apr 202529, Elm Road, South Ockendon, RM15 4SXFlatsLeasehold£150,000

Schools

In the RM15 4BX postcode area, located within Purfleet, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM15 4BX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryAveley Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miSecondaryOrmiston Park AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.7 miPrimaryKenningtons Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM15 4BX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM15 4BX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative Food41 High Street, Aveley, RM15 4BBWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miSPARPurfleet Road, Aveley, RM15 4DJWalking directions to SPAR

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Thurrock district (2025-26).

Band A£1,430
Band B£1,668
Band C£1,907
Band D£2,145
Band E£2,622
Band F£3,098
Band G£3,575
Band H£4,290

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RM15 4BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Cathy Sisterson

Aveley and Uplands - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jennifer Craft

Thurrock - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictThurrockE06000034
Parliamentary ConstituencyThurrockE14001546
WardAveley and UplandsE05002229
ParishThurrock, unparished areaE43000029
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PurfleetE02007004
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Thurrock 021AE01015921
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM15 4BX

Is RM15 4BX (Purfleet) safe?

The area around RM15 4BX records about 148 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near RM15 4BX?

The median sale price around RM15 4BX in Purfleet is £380,000 (about £419 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM15 4BX?

There are 4 schools close to RM15 4BX, including Aveley Primary School (Good), Ormiston Park Academy (Good) and Kenningtons Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around RM15 4BX?

RM15 4BX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,684 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM15 4BX (Purfleet) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Thurrock covering RM15 4BX is Jennifer Craft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Cathy Sisterson (Labour Party).

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.