Thurrock Commercial Centre, Aveley, South Ockendon, RM15 4YA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM15 4YA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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	48.3%	47.2%	-1.1%	51.0%	-3.8%
Male	51.7%	52.8%	1.1%	49.0%	3.8%

Partnership Status

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	29.4%	35.2%	5.8%	37.9%	-2.7%
Married: Opposite sex	56.1%	50.9%	-5.2%	44.2%	6.7%
Separated	1.5%	1.4%	-0.1%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	5.9%	6.5%	0.6%	9.1%	-2.6%
Widowed	7.1%	6%	-1.1%	6.1%	-0.1%

Health

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	48.5%	47.9%	-0.6%	48.4%	-0.5%
Good health	32.2%	36.7%	4.5%	33.6%	3.1%
Fair health	14.1%	11.9%	-2.2%	12.7%	-0.8%
Bad health	4.1%	2.6%	-1.5%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	1%	0.9%	-0.1%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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	31.2%	21.7%	-9.5%	18.2%	3.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.9%	10.8%	-9.1%	9.6%	1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.2%	15.1%	-2.1%	13.4%	1.7%
Apprenticeship	2.4%	3.4%	1.0%	5.3%	-1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.3%	15.1%	3.8%	16.9%	-1.8%
Degree or Similar	14.8%	30.8%	16.0%	33.8%	-3.0%
Other	3.3%	3.1%	-0.2%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82% 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%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	0.5%	3.5%	3.0%	3.1%	0.4%
Other Asian	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.4%
Black African	5.4%	8.3%	2.9%	2.5%	5.8%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.0%	-0.5%
Other Black	0.5%	1.8%	1.3%	0.5%	1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0.7%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	92.4%	82%	-10.4%	81.4%	0.6%
Other	0.2%	0.7%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.9% 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	93.2%	83.9%	-9.3%	83.2%	0.7%
European Union	2.7%	7.7%	5.0%	6.1%	1.6%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	2.6%	2.4%	0.8%	1.8%
Africa	2.2%	4.4%	2.2%	2.7%	1.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.2%	83.5%	-8.7%	83.2%	0.3%
10+ Years	1%	10.7%	9.7%	9.8%	0.9%
5-10 Years	1.2%	3%	1.8%	2.9%	0.1%
2-5 Years	1.7%	1.4%	-0.3%	2.2%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	3.9%	1.4%	-2.5%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84%	76.7%	7.3%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Lithuania	2.8%	0.3%	2.5%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Romania	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Other EU countries	2.1%	1.5%	0.6%
Other Europe	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Central and Western Africa	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	5.6%	13.5%	-7.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36%	37.2%	-1.2%
Christian	52%	46.2%	5.8%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	3%	6.5%	-3.5%
Sikh	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
Not answered	6.5%	6.0%	0.5%

Safety

Is Thurrock Commercial Centre Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thurrock Commercial Centre was 180.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.9% higher than the Aveley and Uplands average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Thurrock Commercial Centre has the 6th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Aveley and Uplands and the 66th highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£47,700

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in RM15 4YA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Thurrock Commercial Centre are based on 17 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Thurrock.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Thurrock Commercial Centre, Aveley, South Ockendon, RM15 4YA

Estimated Average Property Prices for RM15 4YA

Average Price
£1,651,638

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,651,638

Estimated Average Property Prices for Thurrock Commercial Centre

Average Price
£1,086,293

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,086,293

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Thurrock Commercial CentreStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Unit C1A Thurrock Commercial Centre, South Ockendon, Thurrock Other, an established residential building	£2,325,000	2025-12-11	£2,317,548
Unit 40 Thurrock Commercial Centre, South Ockendon, Thurrock Other, an established residential building	£470,000	2025-09-25	£469,497
Unit C1A Thurrock Commercial Centre, South Ockendon, Thurrock Other, an established residential building	£1,800,000	2023-06-07	£1,731,340
Unit 6 Thurrock Commercial Centre, South Ockendon, Thurrock Other, an established residential building	£357,000	2022-09-15	£335,429
Unit 9 Thurrock Commercial Centre, South Ockendon, Thurrock Other, an established residential building	£3,620,000	2021-08-27	£3,631,677

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RM15 4YA

Employment

RM15 4YA 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	142
Retired	78
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	34
Student (economically inactive)	15
Looking after home or family	11
Other	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	47
Construction	21
Transport and storage	21
Education	20
Manufacturing	16
Human health and social work activities	16
Financial and insurance activities	14
Administrative and support service activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Other	9
Information and communication	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Purfleet Primary School Tank Hill Road , RM19 1TA	- not rated	1,488 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Purfleet Primary Academy Tank Hill Road , RM19 1TA	3out of 4	1,488 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kenningtons Primary Academy Tamar Drive , Aveley RM15 4NB	- not rated	2,162 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kenningtons Primary School Tamar Drive , Aveley RM15 4NB	- not rated	2,162 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Aveley County Infant School Stifford Road , Aveley RM15 4AA	- not rated	2,461 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Belhus Chase Specialist Humanities College Nethan Drive , Aveley RM15 4RU	- not rated	2,213 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Park Academy Belhus Park Lane , Aveley RM15 4RU	2out of 4	2,213 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harris Academy Riverside London Road , RM19 1QY	3out of 4	2,321 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Harris Academy Rainham Lambs Lane South , RM13 9XD	3out of 4	2,876 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Chafford School, A Specialist Business and Enterprise College Lambs Lane South , RM13 9XD	- not rated	2,880 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	2,819 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA	- not rated	2,890 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School
Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA	- not rated	5,067 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Knightsmead School Fortin Close , RM15 5NH	- not rated	3,837 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Opening Opportunities Royals Youth Centre , Viking Way RM13 9YG	- not rated	3,928 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodacre School Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY	- not rated	4,112 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Dacre School Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY	- not rated	4,112 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY	4out of 4	4,113 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sam's Cafe	Safeway Groundwork Supplies Ltd, Unit 17	85 yd
Angel Hill Food Co At Ocado	Ocado Operating Limited, New Purfleet Road	419 yd
Rosina Cafe	London Road, Aveley	457 yd
Noakes Kebab & Burger Cafe	New Road, Rainham	635 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lennards	New Road, Rainham		635 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Cabin Cafe	Purfleet Industrial Park, Kerry Avenue		205 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Old Essex Sports Village Pitches PURFLEET ROAD	grass pitches	641 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
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%

Speed Aviability

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	97.6%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.