Sandy Lane is in Aveley, South Ockendon and in Thurrock district. RM15 4XP 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 Sandy Lane, Aveley, South Ockendon, RM15 4XP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM15 4XP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 48.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51.4% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 35.7% | 38% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 43.9% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 12.9% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 2.7% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 47.9% | 49.8% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 30% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 15% | 16.5% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.2% | 24% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 17.3% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 18.9% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 12.6% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 20.1% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.4% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.5% | 81.9% | -12.6% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 92.8% | 82.4% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 9.1% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 82.2% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.8% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.9% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandy Lane was 112.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.9% higher than the Aveley and Uplands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandy Lane has the 14th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Aveley and Uplands and the 113th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Lane Farm Sandy Lane, South Ockendon, Thurrock Other, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2014-12-22 | £1,749,464 |
| 1 Whitehouse Cottages Sandy Lane, South Ockendon, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £59,000 | 1997-09-02 | £369,885 |
RM15 4XP 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenningtons Primary Academy Tamar Drive , Aveley RM15 4NB | 3out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aveley Primary School Stifford Road , Aveley RM15 4AA | 2out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purfleet Primary Academy Tank Hill Road , RM19 1TA | 3out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brady Primary School Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | 3out of 4 | 2,672 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dilkes Academy Garron Lane , RM15 5JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,877 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 | 1,443 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Rainham Lambs Lane South , RM13 9XD | 3out of 4 | 2,720 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Riverside London Road , RM19 1QY | - not rated | 3,015 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Ockendon Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 1out of 4 | 3,388 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 5,060 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,303 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited First Floor , 100 Avelon Road RM13 7DH | - not rated | 4,590 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Montessori School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 4,654 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 4,776 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noakes Kebab & Burger Cafe | New Road, Rainham | 830 yd | |
| Angel Hill Food Co At Ocado | Ocado Operating Limited, New Purfleet Road | 840 yd | |
| Rosina Cafe | London Road, Aveley | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lennards | New Road, Rainham | 830 yd | |
| The Willow Farm | New Road, Rainham | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cabin Cafe | Purfleet Industrial Park, Kerry Avenue | 967 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Essex Sports Village Pitches PURFLEET ROAD | grass pitches | 1,026 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.