Postcode RM15 5BN is located in a major urban area, within the Ockendon area of Thurrock in the East of England region, and forms part of the South Ockendon area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144.8 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 South Ockendon is £47,802 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 0.9 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.
South Ockendon has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,753 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
South Ockendon has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 75.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Ockendon is £47,802 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from RM15 5BN.
South Ockendon near RM15 5BN 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 7 | Ockendon | C2C | Walking directions to Ockendon |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Dilkes Park | Medium | Walking directions to Dilkes Park |
| 0.2 mi | Bonnygate Wood Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bonnygate Wood 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM15 5BN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug 2025 | 16, Eden Green, South Ockendon, RM15 5BN | Flats | Leasehold | £169,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 27, Galey Green, South Ockendon, RM15 5BP | Flats | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2026 | 57, Eden Green, South Ockendon, RM15 5BW | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 2, Brock Green, South Ockendon, RM15 5QH | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 10, Cam Green, South Ockendon, RM15 5QN | Flats | Leasehold | £170,000 |
In the RM15 5BN postcode area, located within South Ockendon, there are 5 primary and 1 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 | Shaw Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 29 Apr 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Bonnygate Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 May 2017. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 May 2016. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RM15 5BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa | 15 Derwent Parade, South Ockendon, RM15 5EF | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 149-153 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon, RM15 5AE | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Derry Avenue, South Ockendon, RM15 5GN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Broxburn Drive, Thurrock, RM15 5QZ | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 5BN, 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 5BN records about 145 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around RM15 5BN in Ockendon is £335,000 (about £409 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to RM15 5BN, including Shaw Primary Academy (Good), Bonnygate Primary School (Good) and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RM15 5BN is Ockendon in TfL zone 7, about 1,415 m away, serving the C2C line.
RM15 5BN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,753 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 5BN 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).