Dawley Green is in South Ockendon and in Thurrock district. RM15 5LW 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 Dawley Green, South Ockendon, RM15 5LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM15 5LN, RM15 5JA, RM15 5LR, RM15 5DT, RM15 5ES, RM15 5LY, RM15 5EY, RM15 5LZ, RM15 5ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM15 5LW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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% | 52.3% | -3.7% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 44% | 47.7% | 3.7% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 27% | 29.9% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 41.2% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13% | 16.5% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Widowed | 17.2% | 9.2% | -8.0% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.6% | 37.6% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -10.8% |
| Good health | 30% | 29.2% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 17.6% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 11.6% | 11.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 7.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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 5LW this area, 38.7% 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 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.3% | 38.7% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 20.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 10.9% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 11.3% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 12.7% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 19.4% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 5.5% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 90.8% | 85.2% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 82.7% 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 | 90.8% | 82.7% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 7.6% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 82% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 1.7% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 55.5% | 46.2% | 9.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dawley Green was 242.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 233.2% higher than the Belhus average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dawley Green has the 4th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Belhus and the 36th highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 144.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dawley Green, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-03-31 | £373,401 |
| 7 Dawley Green, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-12-18 | £316,602 |
| 22 Dawley Green, South Ockendon, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-06-25 | £325,042 |
| 3 Dawley Green, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-02-15 | £371,723 |
| 5 Dawley Green, South Ockendon, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2023-01-31 | £369,768 |
RM15 5LW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Daiglen Drive , RM15 5RP | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Daiglen Drive , RM15 5RP | - not rated | 416 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw County Infant School Avon Green , RM15 5QJ | - not rated | 529 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw County Junior School Avon Green , RM15 5QJ | - not rated | 529 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Primary School Avon Green , RM15 5QJ | - not rated | 529 yd | Community school | 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 | 590 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ockendon School Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 590 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ockendon Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 590 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's RC School Fulbrook Lane , RM15 5JY | - not rated | 746 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Belhus Chase Specialist Humanities College Nethan Drive , Aveley RM15 4RU | - not rated | 1,976 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 | 4,012 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 | 407 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 410 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill School Errif Drive , South Ockendon RM15 5AY | - not rated | 410 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodacre School Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 492 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dacre School Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 492 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 | 141 yd | |
| The Sizzling | Bilash Restaurant, 10 Derry Avenue | 168 yd | |
| Kings Flavour | 27 Derwent Parade, South Ockendon | 230 yd | |
| J & J's Cafe | J & J's Sandwich Bar Cafe, 131 Daiglen Drive | 271 yd | |
| Broxburn Kebabs | 2 Broxburn Parade, Broxburn Drive | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Legion | Royal British Legion Hall, Faymore Gardens | 393 yd | |
| The Archer | Garron Lane, South Ockendon | 689 yd | |
| Woodlands Edge | Broxburn Drive, South Ockendon | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ockendon Chef | Memzzy Kebab Ltd, 22B Derwent Parade | 222 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Derwent Parade, South Ockendon | 230 yd | |
| Greggs Bakeries | Greggs, 9 Derwent Parade | 230 yd | |
| Fish N Chicken | 135 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 271 yd | |
| China Town | 103 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 1, Derry Court | 96 yd | |
| Lidl | 149 - 153 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 289 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive | 407 yd | |
| Dilkes Academy GARRON LANE | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| The Ockendon Academy ERRIFF DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 589 yd |
| Somers Heath Primary School FOYLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Thames Rfc FYFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 948 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 | 185.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.