Postcode insights

RM15 5HS

Gatehope Drive

Belhus

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Detailed insights for RM15 5HS

Overview

Postcode RM15 5HS is located in a major urban area, within the Belhus ward of Thurrock in the East of England region, and forms part of the South Ockendon area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Ockendon is £47,802 per year. The nearest station is Ockendon, about 1.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Dilkes Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

South Ockendon has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,704 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

South Ockendon has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.2%

Approximately 17.2% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in South Ockendon is £47,802 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 100 ft away from RM15 5HS.

Flood risk

No risk

South Ockendon near RM15 5HS 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM15 5HS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miDilkes ParkMediumWalking directions to Dilkes Park

Area Profile

Population
356
Population density
1,262 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.18(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.35(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.65(-51%)
Public order
5.65(+10%)
Vehicle crime
5.65(+28%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
281
78.93%
Other White
17
4.78%
African
15
4.21%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
2.53%
Arab
8
2.25%
Total population: 356

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
73
25.52%
Level 3 (A level)
57
19.93%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
17.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
15.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
13.99%
Total 16+ residents: 286

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
42.19%
Owns outright
41
32.03%
Social rents from council
19
14.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.91%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.12%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Belhus

Median price£347,000
Price per sq ft£417
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£315K – £400K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £347,000 (about £417 per square foot) in Belhus 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 Belhus over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached22£400,000£424
Terraced43£341,000£418
Flats11£198,000£352

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Belhus

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Belhus.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£470,000£145,000£300,000£270,000
2017£479,500£180,000£320,000£274,000
2018£350,000£158,000£320,000£274,000
2019£320,000£155,000£317,750£275,000
2020£370,000£160,000£327,500£290,000
2021£452,500£165,000£340,000£307,000
2022£400,000£180,000£385,000£345,000
2023£455,000£180,000£370,000£345,000
2024£590,000£176,920£398,000£330,000
2025£198,000£400,000£345,000
2026£170,000£397,500£345,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Belhus.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Belhus.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£393£308£352£318
2017£360£343£325£322
2018£437£325£345£326
2019£324£332£339£325
2020£387£341£337£326
2021£386£357£346£353
2022£427£357£424£424
2023£470£370£395£429
2024£370£356£370£386
2025£352£424£423
2026£351£385£427
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Belhus.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM15 5HS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM15 5HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Apr 2026141, Garron Lane, South Ockendon, RM15 5JUTerracedFreehold£410,000
01 Dec 2025123, Garron Lane, South Ockendon, RM15 5JUTerracedFreehold£350,000
08 Aug 2025134, Garron Lane, South Ockendon, RM15 5JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000
24 Nov 202558, Fullarton Crescent, South Ockendon, RM15 5HWTerracedFreehold£340,000
30 Sept 202531, Fullarton Crescent, South Ockendon, RM15 5HWTerracedFreehold£340,000

Schools

In the RM15 5HS postcode area, located within South Ockendon, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM15 5HS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryDilkes AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySomers Heath Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHoly Cross Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM15 5HS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM15 5HS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco ExpressDerry Avenue, South Ockendon, RM15 5GNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miNisa15 Derwent Parade, South Ockendon, RM15 5EFWalking directions to Nisa

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

Local councillors

Victoria Claire Holloway

Belhus - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jennifer Craft

Thurrock - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictThurrockE06000034
Parliamentary ConstituencyThurrockE14001546
WardBelhusE05002230
ParishThurrock, unparished areaE43000029
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South OckendonE02003302
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Thurrock 007BE01015928
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM15 5HS

Is RM15 5HS (South Ockendon) safe?

The area around RM15 5HS records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near RM15 5HS?

The median sale price around RM15 5HS in South Ockendon is £347,000 (about £417 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM15 5HS?

There are 10 schools close to RM15 5HS, including Dilkes Academy (Outstanding), Somers Heath Primary School (Good) and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around RM15 5HS?

RM15 5HS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,704 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM15 5HS (South Ockendon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Thurrock covering RM15 5HS is Jennifer Craft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Victoria Claire Holloway (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.