Erriff Drive is in South Ockendon and in Thurrock district. RM15 5AY is located in the Ockendon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Erriff Drive, South Ockendon, RM15 5AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM15 5AZ, RM15 5BF, RM15 5HH, RM15 5HP, RM15 5ER, RM15 5EW, RM15 5HG, RM15 5EP, RM15 5HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM15 5AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.7% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.3% | -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 | 32.6% | 40% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 42.7% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 6.3% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 8.6% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 46.1% | 55.2% | 9.1% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 30.6% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 10% | -8.9% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30% | 21.2% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 16.1% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 12.9% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 3.5% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 16.9% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 23.9% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 4.9% | 5.5% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 8.2% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.9% | 82.8% | -10.1% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 80.4% 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 | 95.7% | 80.4% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 8.8% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 80.4% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 14.8% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.6% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Erriff Drive was 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.4% lower than the Belhus average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Erriff Drive has the 30th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Belhus and the 244th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 Erriff Drive, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-03-18 | £350,175 |
| 57 Erriff Drive, South Ockendon, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2021-06-28 | £469,264 |
| 106 Erriff Drive, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-06-24 | £343,921 |
| 66 Erriff Drive, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-03-02 | £334,586 |
| 55 Erriff Drive, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2020-10-02 | £343,813 |
RM15 5AY 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilkes Academy Garron Lane , RM15 5JQ | 4out of 4 | 580 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonnygate Primary School Arisdale Avenue , RM15 5BA | - not rated | 919 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Daiglen Drive , RM15 5RP | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Primary Academy Avon Green , RM15 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somers Heath Primary School Foyle Drive , RM15 5LX | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Ockendon Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 1out of 4 | 195 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Park Academy Belhus Park Lane , Aveley RM15 4RU | 3out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 3,989 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gaynes School Brackendale Gardens , RM14 3UX | 1out of 4 | 4,397 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Edwards School Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 4,505 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 | 212 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Montessori School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 3,985 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 4,067 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sizzling | Bilash Restaurant, 10 Derry Avenue | 497 yd | |
| The Bilash | The Sizzling, 10 Derry Avenue | 540 yd | |
| Kings Flavour | 27 Derwent Parade, South Ockendon | 546 yd | |
| J & J's Cafe | J & J's Sandwich Bar Cafe, 131 Daiglen Drive | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Legion | Royal British Legion Hall, Faymore Gardens | 877 yd | |
| The Archer | Garron Lane, South Ockendon | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Derwent Parade, South Ockendon | 546 yd | |
| Greggs Bakeries | Greggs, 9 Derwent Parade | 546 yd | |
| Fish N Chicken | 135 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 593 yd | |
| China Town | 103 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 593 yd | |
| Ockendon Chef | Memzzy Kebab Ltd, 22B Derwent Parade | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 1, Derry Court | 503 yd | |
| Lidl | 149 - 153 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 516 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive | 86 yd | |
| The Ockendon Academy ERRIFF DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 142 yd |
| Dilkes Academy GARRON LANE | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Somers Heath Primary School FOYLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.