Postcode insights

RM15 6DX

South Road

Belhus

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Detailed insights for RM15 6DX

Overview

Postcode RM15 6DX 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 low crime levels, with around 41.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% 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 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Cruick Avenue Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

South Ockendon has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,172 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

South Ockendon has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.1%

Approximately 9.1% 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 29 ft away from RM15 6DX.

Flood risk

No risk

South Ockendon near RM15 6DX 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM15 6DX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCruick Avenue ParkSmallWalking directions to Cruick Avenue Park

Area Profile

Population
341
Population density
1,438.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.01(-21%)
Vehicle crime
5.98(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.81(-67%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.26(-49%)
Public order
2.18(-57%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
69.21%
African
45
13.2%
Other White
27
7.92%
Caribbean
7
2.05%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
7
2.05%
Total population: 341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
17.71%
Level 3 (A level)
46
16.97%
No qualifications
37
13.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.7%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
66
50%
Owns outright
34
25.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
14.39%
Social rents from council
11
8.33%
Other social rented
1
0.76%
Total households: 132

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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM15 6DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM15 6DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Oct 2025338, South Road, South Ockendon, RM15 6EBTerracedFreehold£431,000
02 May 202592, Verbena Close, South Ockendon, RM15 6ESTerracedFreehold£305,000
28 Mar 202526, Verbena Close, South Ockendon, RM15 6ESTerracedFreehold£275,000
19 May 202578, Cruick Avenue, South Ockendon, RM15 6EHTerracedFreehold£360,000
26 Mar 2025129, Cruick Avenue, South Ockendon, RM15 6EHTerracedFreehold£345,000

Schools

In the RM15 6DX postcode area, located within South Ockendon, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM15 6DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryShaw Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHoly Cross Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryBonnygate Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM15 6DX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM15 6DX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miBest-oneBroxburn Drive, Thurrock, RM15 5QZWalking directions to Best-one
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 6DX, 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 007DE01015930
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM15 6DX

Is RM15 6DX (South Ockendon) safe?

The area around RM15 6DX records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 6DX?

The median sale price around RM15 6DX 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 6DX?

There are 7 schools close to RM15 6DX, including Shaw Primary Academy (Good), Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and Bonnygate Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around RM15 6DX?

RM15 6DX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,172 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM15 6DX (South Ockendon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Thurrock covering RM15 6DX 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.