Hamble Lane is in South Ockendon and in Thurrock district. RM15 5HQ 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 Hamble Lane, South Ockendon, RM15 5HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM15 5JH, RM15 5HH, RM15 5HG, RM15 5JJ, RM15 5HF, RM15 5HJ, RM15 5ER, RM15 5EZ, RM15 5AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM15 5HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 49.4% | 49.9% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.1% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 31.4% | 36.1% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 47% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 6% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 7.9% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 41.5% | 54.8% | 13.3% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 30% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 9.9% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 6% | 4.2% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.1% | 23.6% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 12.8% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 16.7% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 14.1% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 22.6% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 7.6% | 3.3% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 9.7% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 86.6% | 77.7% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
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 | 91.8% | 80.4% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 7.9% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 80.8% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.9% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 4.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 2% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hamble Lane was 115.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.3% higher than the Belhus average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hamble Lane has the 14th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Belhus and the 108th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Hamble Lane, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £383,000 | 2023-11-22 | £389,818 |
| 27 Hamble Lane, South Ockendon, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-10-20 | £419,287 |
| 37 Hamble Lane, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-07-25 | £396,632 |
| 35 Hamble Lane, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-06-24 | £371,887 |
| 54 Hamble Lane, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-10-12 | £313,548 |
RM15 5HQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RM15 5HQ 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilkes Academy Garron Lane , RM15 5JQ | 4out of 4 | 335 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somers Heath Primary School Foyle Drive , RM15 5LX | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Daiglen Drive , RM15 5RP | - not rated | 955 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Primary Academy Avon Green , RM15 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonnygate Primary School Arisdale Avenue , RM15 5BA | - not rated | 1,096 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 | 441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Park Academy Belhus Park Lane , Aveley RM15 4RU | 3out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 3,837 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gaynes School Brackendale Gardens , RM14 3UX | 1out of 4 | 4,546 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Edwards School Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 4,602 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 | 325 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Montessori School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 4,106 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 4,193 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 | 535 yd | |
| The Bilash | The Sizzling, 10 Derry Avenue | 551 yd | |
| Kings Flavour | 27 Derwent Parade, South Ockendon | 601 yd | |
| J & J's Cafe | J & J's Sandwich Bar Cafe, 131 Daiglen Drive | 653 yd | |
| Capability Brown Cafe | Capability Brown Public House, Belhus Park Golf Club | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Archer | Garron Lane, South Ockendon | 663 yd | |
| British Legion | Royal British Legion Hall, Faymore Gardens | 763 yd | |
| Capability Brown Public House | Belhus Park Golf Club, Belhus Park Lane | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pizza Man | 85 Garron Lane, South Ockendon | 429 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 69 Garron Lane, South Ockendon | 429 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Derwent Parade, South Ockendon | 601 yd | |
| Greggs Bakeries | Greggs, 9 Derwent Parade | 601 yd | |
| Ockendon Chef | Memzzy Kebab Ltd, 22B Derwent Parade | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 1, Derry Court | 503 yd | |
| Lidl | 149 - 153 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 609 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive | 237 yd | |
| Dilkes Academy GARRON LANE | grass pitches | 317 yd |
| The Ockendon Academy ERRIFF DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 407 yd |
| Somers Heath Primary School FOYLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Impulse Leisure (Belhus Park Golf & Country Club) BELHUS PARK LANE | golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 935 yd |
| Thames Rfc FYFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 937 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 | 173.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.