Postcode RM15 5LW 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 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 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 1 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.
North Ockendon has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,715 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
North Ockendon has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.7% 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 0 ft away from RM15 5LW.
North Ockendon near RM15 5LW 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Dilkes Park | Medium | Walking directions to Dilkes Park |
| 0.3 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 5LW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov 2025 | Belhus Park A B C, Darenth Lane, South Ockendon, RM15 5LN | Other | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2025 | 23, Dalroy Close, South Ockendon, RM15 5LR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 1, Dunning Close, South Ockendon, RM15 5DT | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 12, Dunning Close, South Ockendon, RM15 5DT | Terraced | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2026 | 8, Derwent Parade, South Ockendon, RM15 5EB | Other | Leasehold | £4,602,100 |
In the RM15 5LW postcode area, located within North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 May 2016. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Shaw Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 29 Apr 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Dilkes Academy | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Apr 2023. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RM15 5LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Derry Avenue, South Ockendon, RM15 5GN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa | 15 Derwent Parade, South Ockendon, RM15 5EF | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 149-153 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon, RM15 5AE | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 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 5LW, 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 5LW 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.
The median sale price around RM15 5LW 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 5LW, including Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Good), Shaw Primary Academy (Good) and Dilkes Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
RM15 5LW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,715 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 5LW 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).