Postcode RM15 6EL 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 Chafford Hundred, about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Davy Down Riverside Park.
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.
South Ockendon has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from RM15 6EL.
South Ockendon near RM15 6EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chafford Hundred located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Davy Down Riverside Park | Large | Walking directions to Davy Down Riverside Park |
| 0.5 mi | Hangmans Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hangmans Park |
| 0 mi | Cruick Avenue Park | Small | Walking directions to Cruick Avenue Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £400,000 | £424 |
| Terraced | 43 | £341,000 | £418 |
| Flats | 11 | £198,000 | £352 |
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 | — | £198,000 | £400,000 | £345,000 |
| 2026 | — | £170,000 | £397,500 | £345,000 |
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 | — | £352 | £424 | £423 |
| 2026 | — | £351 | £385 | £427 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM15 6EL.
In the RM15 6EL postcode area, located within South Ockendon, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM15 6EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Broxburn Drive, Thurrock, RM15 5QZ | Walking directions to Best-one |
Annual council tax rates for Thurrock district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RM15 6EL, 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 6EL 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.
The median sale price around RM15 6EL in South Ockendon is £347,000 (about £417 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to RM15 6EL, including Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Shaw Primary Academy (Good) and Somers Heath Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
RM15 6EL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Thurrock covering RM15 6EL is Jennifer Craft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Victoria Claire Holloway (Labour Party).
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.