Frances Gardens is in South Ockendon and in Thurrock district. RM15 5HT 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 Frances Gardens, South Ockendon, RM15 5HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM15 5JU, RM15 5HU, RM15 5HY, RM15 5HS, RM15 5JX, RM15 5QQ, RM15 5HZ, RM15 5JS, RM15 5HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM15 5HT has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 50.2% | 50% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 5HT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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 | 32.5% | 43.7% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 39.7% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 10.3% | -4.1% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 4% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 46.1% | 46.6% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 35.3% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 13.7% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 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.
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 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.9% | 23.7% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.4% | 11.1% | -10.3% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 17.8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 17% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 21.7% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.2% | 87.6% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 86.5% 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% | 86.5% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 6.7% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 86.5% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Frances Gardens was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.5% lower than the Belhus average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Frances Gardens has the 32nd highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Belhus and the 252nd lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Frances Gardens, South Ockendon, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-03-14 | £192,836 |
| 14 Frances Gardens, South Ockendon, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-11-15 | £193,869 |
| 2 Frances Gardens, South Ockendon, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-07-16 | £363,484 |
| 4 Frances Gardens, South Ockendon, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-03-15 | £373,941 |
| 1 Frances Gardens, South Ockendon, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £311,000 | 2020-08-13 | £367,341 |
RM15 5HT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 5HT 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 | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilkes Academy Garron Lane , RM15 5JQ | 4out of 4 | 289 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somers Heath Primary School Foyle Drive , RM15 5LX | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Daiglen Drive , RM15 5RP | - not rated | 817 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Primary Academy Avon Green , RM15 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aveley Primary School Stifford Road , Aveley RM15 4AA | 2out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,001 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Park Academy Belhus Park Lane , Aveley RM15 4RU | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 3,335 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Riverside London Road , RM19 1QY | - not rated | 4,076 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Edwards School Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 4,628 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 | 812 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Montessori School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 4,612 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 4,706 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Brown Cafe | Capability Brown Public House, Belhus Park Golf Club | 740 yd | |
| The Bilash | The Sizzling, 10 Derry Avenue | 773 yd | |
| The Sizzling | Bilash Restaurant, 10 Derry Avenue | 808 yd | |
| Kings Flavour | 27 Derwent Parade, South Ockendon | 867 yd | |
| J & J's Cafe | J & J's Sandwich Bar Cafe, 131 Daiglen Drive | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Archer | Garron Lane, South Ockendon | 50 yd | |
| British Legion | Royal British Legion Hall, Faymore Gardens | 591 yd | |
| Capability Brown Public House | Belhus Park Golf Club, Belhus Park Lane | 740 yd | |
| Woodlands Edge | Broxburn Drive, South Ockendon | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pizza Man | 85 Garron Lane, South Ockendon | 211 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 69 Garron Lane, South Ockendon | 211 yd | |
| Ockendon Chef | Memzzy Kebab Ltd, 22B Derwent Parade | 845 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Derwent Parade, South Ockendon | 867 yd | |
| Greggs Bakeries | Greggs, 9 Derwent Parade | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 1, Derry Court | 735 yd | |
| Lidl | 149 - 153 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thames Rfc FYFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| Dilkes Academy GARRON LANE | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| Somers Heath Primary School FOYLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| Impulse Leisure (Belhus Park Golf & Country Club) BELHUS PARK LANE | golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 743 yd |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive | 809 yd | |
| The Ockendon Academy ERRIFF DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,009 yd |
| Parkside (Aveley Football Club) MEADOW DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,058 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 | 48.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.