Dent Close is in South Ockendon and in Thurrock district. RM15 5DS is located in the Belhus electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dent Close, South Ockendon, RM15 5DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM15 5DT, RM15 5DR, RM15 5JA, RM15 5LN, RM15 5NN, RM15 5RP, RM15 5NW, RM15 5SZ, RM15 5LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM15 5DS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.2% | 53.6% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 43.8% | 46.4% | 2.6% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 29.6% | 31.1% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 31.1% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 11.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 20.9% | 23% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 16.9% |
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 | 33.2% | 39% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 32.5% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 24.1% | 22.2% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 9.5% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 4.6% | -3.6% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
In the area around RM15 5DS this area, 45% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.1% | 45% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 26.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 10.1% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 11.1% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.7% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.4% | 10.1% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 17.8% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1.3% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.2% 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% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 12.3% | 18.4% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 15.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 79.7% | 61.2% | -18.5% | 81.4% | -20.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 76.4% 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 | 84.9% | 76.4% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 12.1% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 9.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 5.8% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 76.1% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 20.1% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 0.9% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 0.3% | -8.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 24.2% | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.4% | 37.2% | -18.8% |
| Christian | 67.2% | 46.2% | 21.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Not answered | 1.4% | 6.0% | -4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dent Close was 67.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.0% lower than the Belhus average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dent Close has the 29th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Belhus and the 223rd highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dent Close, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £341,000 | 2025-11-21 | £341,000 |
| 47 Dent Close, South Ockendon, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2025-11-07 | £197,788 |
| 67 Dent Close, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-06-20 | £370,500 |
| 27 Dent Close, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-05-17 | £444,339 |
| 54 Dent Close, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £363,000 | 2023-08-22 | £363,736 |
RM15 5DS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in RM15 5DS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 118 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Daiglen Drive , RM15 5RP | 3out of 4 | 202 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Daiglen Drive , RM15 5RP | - not rated | 202 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw County Infant School Avon Green , RM15 5QJ | - not rated | 451 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw County Junior School Avon Green , RM15 5QJ | - not rated | 451 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Primary School Avon Green , RM15 5QJ | - not rated | 451 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cedd's RC School Fulbrook Lane , RM15 5JY | - not rated | 666 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Ockendon Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 802 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ockendon School Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 802 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ockendon Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 802 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belhus Chase Specialist Humanities College Nethan Drive , Aveley RM15 4RU | - not rated | 2,038 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 | 3,897 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 | 239 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsmead School Fortin Close , RM15 5NH | - not rated | 467 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 624 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill School Errif Drive , South Ockendon RM15 5AY | - not rated | 624 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodacre School Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 706 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 Bilash | The Sizzling, 10 Derry Avenue | 236 yd | |
| The Sizzling | Bilash Restaurant, 10 Derry Avenue | 295 yd | |
| Kings Flavour | 27 Derwent Parade, South Ockendon | 318 yd | |
| J & J's Cafe | J & J's Sandwich Bar Cafe, 131 Daiglen Drive | 328 yd | |
| Broxburn Kebabs | 2 Broxburn Parade, Broxburn Drive | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Legion | Royal British Legion Hall, Faymore Gardens | 192 yd | |
| Woodlands Edge | Broxburn Drive, South Ockendon | 501 yd | |
| The Archer | Garron Lane, South Ockendon | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ockendon Chef | Memzzy Kebab Ltd, 22B Derwent Parade | 266 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Derwent Parade, South Ockendon | 318 yd | |
| Greggs Bakeries | Greggs, 9 Derwent Parade | 318 yd | |
| Fish N Chicken | 135 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 328 yd | |
| China Town | 103 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 1, Derry Court | 237 yd | |
| Lidl | 149 - 153 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 400 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Somers Heath Primary School FOYLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive | 621 yd | |
| Dilkes Academy GARRON LANE | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| The Ockendon Academy ERRIFF DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 801 yd |
| Thames Rfc FYFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 898 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 | 110.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.