Postcode insights

RM15 5PA

Afton Drive

Belhus

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Detailed insights for RM15 5PA

Overview

Postcode RM15 5PA 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 very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Dilkes Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
52.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

South Ockendon has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,747 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

South Ockendon has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52.3%

Approximately 52.3% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from RM15 5PA.

Flood risk

No risk

South Ockendon near RM15 5PA 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 5PA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

7

Ockendon

C2C

Walking directions to Ockendon

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM15 5PA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miDilkes ParkMediumWalking directions to Dilkes Park
0.3 miBonnygate Wood ParkMediumWalking directions to Bonnygate Wood Park
0.4 miCruick Avenue ParkSmallWalking directions to Cruick Avenue Park

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
5,278.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.55(-51%)
Public order
5.83(+14%)
Drugs
3.24(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.59(-78%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.59(-59%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
164
59.42%
African
36
13.04%
Other White
28
10.14%
Chinese
16
5.8%
Other Asian
6
2.17%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
64
30.77%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
21.63%
Level 3 (A level)
34
16.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
14.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.62%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
66
51.56%
Owns with a mortgage
26
20.31%
Owns outright
20
15.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.72%
Other social rented
1
0.78%
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM15 5PA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM15 5PA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 202514, Broxburn Drive, South Ockendon, RM15 5QLFlatsLeasehold£205,000
27 Feb 2026132, Araglen Avenue, South Ockendon, RM15 5DDTerracedFreehold£320,000
09 Sept 2025120, Araglen Avenue, South Ockendon, RM15 5DDTerracedFreehold£352,000
10 Jul 202544, Barle Gardens, South Ockendon, RM15 5QPSemi-DetachedFreehold£458,000
28 Mar 202516, Dart Green, South Ockendon, RM15 5DHFlatsLeasehold£185,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM15 5PA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryShaw Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBonnygate Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHoly Cross Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM15 5PA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM15 5PA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLidl149-153 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon, RM15 5AEWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miNisa15 Derwent Parade, South Ockendon, RM15 5EFWalking directions to Nisa
0.3 miTesco ExpressDerry Avenue, South Ockendon, RM15 5GNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miBest-oneBroxburn Drive, Thurrock, RM15 5QZWalking directions to Best-one

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 5PA, 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 007EE01015931
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM15 5PA

Is RM15 5PA (South Ockendon) safe?

The area around RM15 5PA records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 5PA?

The median sale price around RM15 5PA 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 5PA?

There are 7 schools close to RM15 5PA, including Shaw Primary Academy (Good), Bonnygate Primary School (Good) and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM15 5PA?

The closest station to RM15 5PA is Ockendon in TfL zone 7, about 1,410 m away, serving the C2C line.

How deprived is the area around RM15 5PA?

RM15 5PA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,747 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Thurrock covering RM15 5PA 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.