St Michaels Close is in Aveley, South Ockendon and in Thurrock district. RM15 4SZ is located in the Aveley and Uplands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Michaels Close, Aveley, South Ockendon, RM15 4SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM15 4SY, RM15 4SS, RM15 4ST, RM15 4SU, RM15 4SL, RM15 4TP, RM15 4DG, RM15 4DA, RM15 4DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM15 4SZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 51.4% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51.9% | 48.6% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 37.6% | 40.8% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 44.4% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.1% | 57.6% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 28.2% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 12.8% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.7% | 16% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.5% | 10.3% | -11.2% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 15.8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 17.8% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 31.3% | 16.2% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 6% | 10.2% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 7.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 87.5% | 71.9% | -15.6% | 81.4% | -9.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 78.5% 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% | 78.5% | -16.1% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 8.7% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 7.8% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 78% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Michaels Close was 33.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.4% lower than the Aveley and Uplands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Michaels Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Aveley and Uplands and the 125th lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 St Michaels Close, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2026-03-16 | £285,000 |
| 12 St Michaels Close, South Ockendon, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-02-28 | £414,588 |
| 70 St Michaels Close, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2023-09-29 | £327,996 |
| 4 St Michaels Close, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-07-07 | £380,781 |
| 40 St Michaels Close, South Ockendon, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2023-02-28 | £233,250 |
RM15 4SZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 177 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Other | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenningtons Primary Academy Tamar Drive , Aveley RM15 4NB | - not rated | 713 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenningtons Primary School Tamar Drive , Aveley RM15 4NB | - not rated | 713 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aveley County Infant School Stifford Road , Aveley RM15 4AA | - not rated | 728 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aveley Primary School Stifford Road , Aveley RM15 4AA | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aveley Primary School Stifford Road , Aveley RM15 4AA | - not rated | 728 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belhus Chase Specialist Humanities College Nethan Drive , Aveley RM15 4RU | - not rated | 430 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Park Academy Belhus Park Lane , Aveley RM15 4RU | 2out of 4 | 430 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's RC School Fulbrook Lane , RM15 5JY | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Ockendon Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 2,344 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ockendon School Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 2,344 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National College for the Creative and Cultural Industries The Backstage Centre , High House Production Park RM19 1RJ | - not rated | 2,645 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 4,066 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knightsmead School Fortin Close , RM15 5NH | - not rated | 1,910 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 2,210 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill School Errif Drive , South Ockendon RM15 5AY | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodacre School Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 2,220 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dacre School Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 2,220 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of Aveley | 64 High Street, Aveley | 385 yd | |
| Ming Long Restaurant | 35 High Street, Aveley | 427 yd | |
| Aveley Masterchef | 60A High Street, Aveley | 458 yd | |
| Aveley's Chef | Aveleys Chef, 170 Romford Road | 942 yd | |
| Capability Brown Cafe | Capability Brown Public House, Belhus Park Golf Club | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aveley Village Social Club | 8 Mill Road, Aveley | 224 yd | |
| The Crown And Anchor Pub | The Crown And Anchor, 43 High Street | 393 yd | |
| The Old Ship Inn | 58 High Street, Aveley | 553 yd | |
| Capability Brown Public House | Belhus Park Golf Club, Belhus Park Lane | 1,015 yd | |
| The Park Tavern | Romford Road, Aveley | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Garden | 45 High Street, Aveley | 319 yd | |
| Munchies | 104 High Street, Aveley | 374 yd | |
| Chilli And Spice At The Ship | The Old Ship Inn, 58 High Street | 476 yd | |
| Essex Chef | 34 High Street, Aveley | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | The Co-operative Food, 41 High Street | 410 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Mill Field (Closed) Mill Road | grass pitches | 197 yd |
| Ormiston Park Academy BELHUS PARK LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 432 yd |
| Ormiston Park Academy (Closed) Nethan Drive | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 436 yd |
| Aveley Recreation Ground (Closed) High Street | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Parkside (Aveley Football Club) MEADOW DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 554 yd |
| Aveley Primary School STIFFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Impulse Leisure (Belhus Park Golf & Country Club) BELHUS PARK LANE | golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,046 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 | 166.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.