Postcode RM15 5BE is located in a major urban area, within the Ockendon area of Thurrock in the East of England region, and forms part of the North Ockendon area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Ockendon is £56,962 per year. The median sale price in Ockendon is £335,000 (around £409 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £275,000 and £405,000. The nearest station is Ockendon, about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Quincetree Park.
North Ockendon has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,688 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
North Ockendon has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in North Ockendon is £56,962 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from RM15 5BE.
North Ockendon near RM15 5BE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ockendon located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 7 | Ockendon | C2C | Walking directions to Ockendon |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Quincetree Park | Small | Walking directions to Quincetree Park |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 (about £409 per square foot) in Ockendon area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £545,000 | £448 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £400,000 | £442 |
| Terraced | 49 | £330,000 | £381 |
| Flats | 34 | £252,500 | £398 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £550,000 | £235,000 | £400,000 | £332,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £474 | £392 | £437 | £375 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM15 5BE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sept 2026 | 6, Peartree Close, South Ockendon, RM15 6PR | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2025 | 31, Peartree Close, South Ockendon, RM15 6PR | Other | Leasehold | £60,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 6, Benyon Path, South Ockendon, RM15 6PE | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | 30, Benyon Path, South Ockendon, RM15 6PE | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 06 Oct 2025 | 5, Oak Court, South Ockendon, RM15 6PN | Flats | Leasehold | £212,000 |
In the RM15 5BE postcode area, located within North Ockendon, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Benyon Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Mar 2015. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Bonnygate Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 May 2017. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RM15 5BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Canterbury Parade, Thurrock, RM15 6NH | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Ockendon Food & Wine | Canterbury Parade, Thurrock, RM15 6NH | Walking directions to Ockendon Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | N Local World Foods | Canterbury Parade, Thurrock, RM15 6NH | Walking directions to N Local World Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | North Road, Thurrock, RM15 6BQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Thurrock district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RM15 5BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alan Benson
Ockendon - Elected 1 May 2025
Russ Cherry
Ockendon - Elected 1 May 2025
Jennifer Craft
Thurrock - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM15 5BE records about 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, anti-social behaviour and drugs.
The median sale price around RM15 5BE in Ockendon is £335,000 (about £409 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to RM15 5BE, including Benyon Primary School (Good) and Bonnygate Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RM15 5BE is Ockendon in TfL zone 7, about 475 m away, serving the C2C line.
RM15 5BE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,688 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Thurrock covering RM15 5BE is Jennifer Craft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alan Benson (Reform UK) and Russ Cherry (Reform UK).