Ravel Road is in Aveley, South Ockendon and in Thurrock district. RM15 4NP is located in the Aveley and Uplands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ravel Road, Aveley, South Ockendon, RM15 4NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM15 4NU, RM15 4NR, RM15 4NL, RM15 4NJ, RM15 4NX, RM15 4NS, RM15 4NT, RM15 4NH, RM15 4PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM15 4NP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.3% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.7% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32% | 39% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 41% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 12.4% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 7.2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.5% | 50.5% | 8.0% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 30% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 12.5% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39% | 25.1% | -13.9% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 17% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 16.6% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 16.6% | 10.0% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 18.6% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.4% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 6.7% | 3.6% | -3.1% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| White | 87.6% | 87.8% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 86.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 86.2% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 8.6% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 86.2% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.8% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 0.7% | -3.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.1% | 37.2% | 15.9% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ravel Road was 119.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.4% higher than the Aveley and Uplands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ravel Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Aveley and Uplands and the 100th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Ravel Road, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £320,125 | 2025-03-21 | £318,161 |
| 22 Ravel Road, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-10-21 | £263,800 |
| 25 Ravel Road, South Ockendon, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-07-16 | £407,925 |
| 27 Ravel Road, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-02-19 | £373,447 |
| 24 Ravel Road, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-02-10 | £365,703 |
RM15 4NP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenningtons Primary Academy Tamar Drive , Aveley RM15 4NB | 3out of 4 | 333 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aveley Primary School Stifford Road , Aveley RM15 4AA | 2out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dilkes Academy Garron Lane , RM15 5JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somers Heath Primary School Foyle Drive , RM15 5LX | 3out of 4 | 2,076 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Daiglen Drive , RM15 5RP | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Park Academy Belhus Park Lane , Aveley RM15 4RU | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Ockendon Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 1out of 4 | 1,952 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Rainham Lambs Lane South , RM13 9XD | 3out of 4 | 3,641 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Riverside London Road , RM19 1QY | - not rated | 3,904 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gaynes School Brackendale Gardens , RM14 3UX | 1out of 4 | 4,370 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Montessori School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 3,773 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 3,887 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited First Floor , 100 Avelon Road RM13 7DH | - not rated | 4,926 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aveley's Chef | Aveleys Chef, 170 Romford Road | 276 yd | |
| Sir Henrys | Henrys, Romford Road | 442 yd | |
| Capability Brown Cafe | Capability Brown Public House, Belhus Park Golf Club | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Tavern | Romford Road, Aveley | 241 yd | |
| Capability Brown Public House | Belhus Park Golf Club, Belhus Park Lane | 825 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Park Academy BELHUS PARK LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| Ormiston Park Academy (Closed) Nethan Drive | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 554 yd |
| The Mill Field (Closed) Mill Road | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Impulse Leisure (Belhus Park Golf & Country Club) BELHUS PARK LANE | golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 813 yd |
| Parkside (Aveley Football Club) MEADOW DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 925 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.