Araglen Avenue is in South Ockendon and in Thurrock district. RM15 5DD is located in the Ockendon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Araglen Avenue, South Ockendon, RM15 5DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM15 5DB, RM15 5DN, RM15 5PA, RM15 5LD, RM15 5BZ, RM15 5PE, RM15 5QL, RM15 5QJ, RM15 6ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM15 5DD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 51.2% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46% | 48.8% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RM15 5DD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.3% | 48.1% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.6% | 29% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 14.3% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 41.4% | 39.9% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 32.9% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 17.1% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 7.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.9% | 26.5% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 12.6% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 19.6% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 12.6% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.9% | 20.4% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 89.1% | 79.3% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -2.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 90.1% | 81.6% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 6% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 81.3% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.4% | 76.7% | -13.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Araglen Avenue was 262.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 260.7% higher than the Belhus average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Araglen Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Belhus and the 27th highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 123.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 132 Araglen Avenue, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2026-02-27 | £320,000 |
| 120 Araglen Avenue, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2025-09-09 | £354,151 |
| 124 Araglen Avenue, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-10-06 | £336,471 |
| 82 Araglen Avenue, South Ockendon, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2021-08-20 | £184,594 |
| 128 Araglen Avenue, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2021-06-28 | £392,564 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw County Infant School Avon Green , RM15 5QJ | - not rated | 259 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw County Junior School Avon Green , RM15 5QJ | - not rated | 259 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Primary School Avon Green , RM15 5QJ | - not rated | 259 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Primary Academy Avon Green , RM15 5QJ | - not rated | 259 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonnygate Primary School Arisdale Avenue , RM15 5BA | 3out of 4 | 381 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 | 4out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ockendon School Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 963 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ockendon Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 963 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's RC School Fulbrook Lane , RM15 5JY | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Belhus Chase Specialist Humanities College Nethan Drive , Aveley RM15 4RU | - not rated | 2,679 yd | Community 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 | 4,508 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurrock Pupil Referral Unit The Culver Centre , Daiglen Drive RM15 5RR | - not rated | 523 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill School Errif Drive , South Ockendon RM15 5AY | - not rated | 914 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodacre School Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 969 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dacre School Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 969 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Shop | Cafe, Chestnut Farm | 344 yd | |
| J & J's Cafe | J & J's Sandwich Bar Cafe, 131 Daiglen Drive | 438 yd | |
| Kings Flavour | 27 Derwent Parade, South Ockendon | 488 yd | |
| Thurrock Garden Centre | South Road, South Ockendon | 510 yd | |
| Mardyke Valley Golf Centre | Hill Farm, South Road | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Legion | Royal British Legion Hall, Faymore Gardens | 801 yd | |
| Woodlands Edge | Broxburn Drive, South Ockendon | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Food Place | 4 South Parade, South Road | 296 yd | |
| Fish N Chicken | 135 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 439 yd | |
| China Town | 103 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 439 yd | |
| Ockendon Chef | Memzzy Kebab Ltd, 22B Derwent Parade | 482 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Derwent Parade, South Ockendon | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 149 - 153 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 472 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 1, Derry Court | 612 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive | 913 yd | |
| The Ockendon Academy ERRIFF DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 962 yd |
| Mardyke Valley Golf Club Ltd SOUTH ROAD | golf | 970 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 | 154.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.