Postcode RM15 5JQ is located in a major urban area, within the Belhus area 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 median sale price in Belhus is £347,000 (around £408 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £307,000 and £390,000. 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.
South Ockendon has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,882 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
South Ockendon has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in South Ockendon is £47,802 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from RM15 5JQ.
South Ockendon near RM15 5JQ 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Dilkes Park | Medium | Walking directions to Dilkes Park |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £347,000 (about £408 per square foot) in Belhus area, with individual transactions ranging from £149,500 up to £630,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £425,000 | £449 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £400,000 | £428 |
| Terraced | 52 | £345,000 | £413 |
| Flats | 12 | £198,500 | £366 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £425,000 | £198,000 | £400,000 | £345,000 |
| 2026 | — | £195,000 | £397,500 | £350,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £449 | £352 | £424 | £418 |
| 2026 | — | £337 | £393 | £413 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM15 5JQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Sept 2026 | 45, Garron Lane, South Ockendon, RM15 5JQ | Flats | Leasehold | £195,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 75, Garron Lane, South Ockendon, RM15 5JQ | Other | Leasehold | £725,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 109, Garron Lane, South Ockendon, RM15 5JQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £342,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 4, Gavenny Path, South Ockendon, RM15 5HR | Terraced | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 58, Fullarton Crescent, South Ockendon, RM15 5HW | Terraced | Freehold | £340,000 |
In the RM15 5JQ postcode area, located within South Ockendon, there are 7 primary and 2 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 | Dilkes Academy | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Apr 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Somers Heath Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 May 2016. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RM15 5JQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Derry Avenue, South Ockendon, RM15 5GN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa | 15 Derwent Parade, South Ockendon, RM15 5EF | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | 149-153 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon, RM15 5AE | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 5JQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Victoria Claire Holloway
Belhus - Elected 2 May 2024
Jennifer Craft
Thurrock - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM15 5JQ 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around RM15 5JQ in Belhus is £347,000 (about £408 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to RM15 5JQ, including Dilkes Academy (Outstanding), Somers Heath Primary School (Good) and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
RM15 5JQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,882 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 5JQ is Jennifer Craft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Victoria Claire Holloway (Labour Party).