Sancta Maria Mews is in South Ockendon and in Thurrock district. RM15 5SZ is located in the Belhus electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sancta Maria Mews, South Ockendon, RM15 5SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM15 5QN, RM15 5EH, RM15 5QW, RM15 5BX, RM15 5EE, RM15 5DS, RM15 5DR, RM15 5QH, RM15 5BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM15 5SZ is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population 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 | 39.1% | 46.6% | 7.5% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 60.9% | 53.4% | -7.5% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 5SZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.4% 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 | 61.5% | 61.4% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 23.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.6% | 21.1% | 5.5% | 44.2% | -23.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.8% | 4.5% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 10.8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.9%) 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 | 31.2% | 42.1% | 10.9% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 26.8% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 27.7% | 18.5% | -9.2% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 9.9% | 10.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 6.6% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 5SZ this area, 28.8% 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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.9% | 28.8% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 15.8% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 15.3% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 12.6% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.3% | 18.5% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 8.9% | 5.9% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 9.1% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 82.7% | 73.6% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -7.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 73.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 73.5% | -16.1% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| European Union | 2% | 9.9% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 5.5% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 9.9% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 73.5% | -16.1% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 14.6% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 6.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 11.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sancta Maria Mews was 120.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.1% higher than the Belhus average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sancta Maria Mews has the 12th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Belhus and the 96th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sancta Maria Apartments Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2024-11-18 | £263,554 |
| 11 Sancta Maria Apartments Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-09-30 | £256,189 |
| 1 Sancta Maria Mews, South Ockendon, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-06-30 | £517,765 |
| 18 Sancta Maria Apartments Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon, Thurrock Other, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-06-28 | £251,907 |
| 16 Sancta Maria Apartments Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2017-09-29 | £250,807 |
RM15 5SZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Other | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Daiglen Drive , RM15 5RP | - not rated | 298 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Primary Academy Avon Green , RM15 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 354 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somers Heath Primary School Foyle Drive , RM15 5LX | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonnygate Primary School Arisdale Avenue , RM15 5BA | - not rated | 694 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dilkes Academy Garron Lane , RM15 5JQ | 4out of 4 | 708 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 | 727 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Park Academy Belhus Park Lane , Aveley RM15 4RU | 3out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 3,293 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Edwards School Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 3,862 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 4,153 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 570 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Montessori School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 4,749 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 4,827 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| J & J's Cafe | J & J's Sandwich Bar Cafe, 131 Daiglen Drive | 237 yd | |
| The Bilash | The Sizzling, 10 Derry Avenue | 241 yd | |
| Kings Flavour | 27 Derwent Parade, South Ockendon | 263 yd | |
| The Sizzling | Bilash Restaurant, 10 Derry Avenue | 289 yd | |
| Broxburn Kebabs | 2 Broxburn Parade, Broxburn Drive | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Legion | Royal British Legion Hall, Faymore Gardens | 324 yd | |
| Woodlands Edge | Broxburn Drive, South Ockendon | 504 yd | |
| The Archer | Garron Lane, South Ockendon | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ockendon Chef | Memzzy Kebab Ltd, 22B Derwent Parade | 199 yd | |
| Fish N Chicken | 135 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 239 yd | |
| China Town | 103 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 239 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Derwent Parade, South Ockendon | 263 yd | |
| Greggs Bakeries | Greggs, 9 Derwent Parade | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 1, Derry Court | 280 yd | |
| Lidl | 149 - 153 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 336 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Somers Heath Primary School FOYLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive | 699 yd | |
| Dilkes Academy GARRON LANE | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| The Ockendon Academy ERRIFF DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 845 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 | 5.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 5.3% |
| 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 | 57.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.