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RM15 5BF

Elmdon Road

Ockendon

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Detailed insights for RM15 5BF

Overview

Postcode RM15 5BF is located in a major urban area, within the Ockendon ward of Thurrock in the East of England region, and forms part of the North Ockendon area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Ockendon is £56,962 per year. The nearest station is Ockendon, about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Dilkes Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

North Ockendon has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,691 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

North Ockendon has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.6%

Approximately 14.6% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in North Ockendon is £56,962 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 234 ft away from RM15 5BF.

Flood risk

No risk

North Ockendon near RM15 5BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ockendon located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM15 5BF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

7

Ockendon

C2C

Walking directions to Ockendon

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM15 5BF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDilkes ParkMediumWalking directions to Dilkes Park
0.3 miBonnygate Wood ParkMediumWalking directions to Bonnygate Wood Park

Area Profile

Population
405
Population density
8,881.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.6(+35%)
Vehicle crime
12.99(+195%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.83(-24%)
Public order
6.23(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.71(-10%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
60.95%
African
50
12.44%
Other White
46
11.44%
Caribbean
14
3.48%
Chinese
12
2.99%
Total population: 402

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
25.78%
No qualifications
75
23.29%
Level 3 (A level)
54
16.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
49
15.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
13.04%
Total 16+ residents: 322

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
64
46.72%
Owns outright
31
22.63%
Social rents from council
20
14.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.68%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.38%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Ockendon

Median price£320,000
Price per sq ft£409
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£260K – £400K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £409 per square foot) in Ockendon area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ockendon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£545,000£439
Semi-Detached22£404,000£429
Terraced40£326,500£409
Flats35£250,000£399

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ockendon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ockendon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£567,500£180,000£470,000£320,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ockendon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ockendon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£502£380£418£406
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ockendon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ockendon in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM15 5BF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM15 5BF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 202548, Elmdon Road, South Ockendon, RM15 5BFSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
01 Sept 202572, Elmdon Road, South Ockendon, RM15 5BFTerracedFreehold£380,000
05 Aug 202512, Elmdon Road, South Ockendon, RM15 5BFFlatsLeasehold£180,000
22 Oct 202557A, Erriff Drive, South Ockendon, RM15 5AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£420,000
20 Apr 2026105, Easington Way, South Ockendon, RM15 5ERTerracedFreehold£318,750

Schools

In the RM15 5BF postcode area, located within North Ockendon, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM15 5BF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableBeacon Hill AcademyAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.1 miSecondaryHarris Academy OckendonAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryShaw Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM15 5BF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM15 5BF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidl149-153 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon, RM15 5AEWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miNisa15 Derwent Parade, South Ockendon, RM15 5EFWalking directions to Nisa
0.2 miTesco ExpressDerry Avenue, South Ockendon, RM15 5GNWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 5BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alan Benson

Ockendon - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Russ Cherry

Ockendon - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Jennifer Craft

Thurrock - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictThurrockE06000034
Parliamentary ConstituencyThurrockE14001546
WardOckendonE05002239
ParishThurrock, unparished areaE43000029
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North OckendonE02003301
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Thurrock 006CE01015972
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about RM15 5BF

Is RM15 5BF (North Ockendon) safe?

The area around RM15 5BF records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near RM15 5BF?

The median sale price around RM15 5BF in North Ockendon is £320,000 (about £409 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM15 5BF?

There are 7 schools close to RM15 5BF, including Beacon Hill Academy (Outstanding), Harris Academy Ockendon (Outstanding) and Shaw Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM15 5BF?

The closest station to RM15 5BF is Ockendon in TfL zone 7, about 1,379 m away, serving the C2C line.

How deprived is the area around RM15 5BF?

RM15 5BF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,691 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM15 5BF (North Ockendon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Thurrock covering RM15 5BF 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).

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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.