Danbury Crescent is in South Ockendon and in Thurrock district. RM15 5XB is located in the Belhus electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Danbury Crescent, South Ockendon, RM15 5XB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM15 5XA, RM15 5XD, RM15 5QS, RM15 5QT, RM15 5XF, RM15 5QU, RM15 5PH, RM15 5BX, RM15 5XE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM15 5XB is primarily male, with 53.7% 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 | 47.3% | 46.3% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 52.7% | 53.7% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 5XB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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 | 45.5% | 46.5% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 38% | 6.6% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 6.4% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Divorced | 16.7% | 7% | -9.7% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.7% | 54.2% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 33.8% | -5.9% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 10.8% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 14.2% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.6% | 13.1% | -12.5% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 19.7% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 13.7% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 31.7% | 17.6% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% 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% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 8.2% | 5.7% | -2.5% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 86.4% | 87.3% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 66.5% 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 | 87% | 66.5% | -20.5% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 19.4% | 15.6% | 6.1% | 13.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 4.1% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 67.1% | -19.3% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 12.1% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 10.4% | 9.3% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.2% | 76.7% | -16.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 13.7% | 0.9% | 12.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Danbury Crescent was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Belhus average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 291 Danbury Crescent, South Ockendon, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-02-17 | £141,216 |
| 249 Danbury Crescent, South Ockendon, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-07-22 | £166,782 |
| 277 Danbury Crescent, South Ockendon, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2024-01-19 | £191,678 |
| 251 Danbury Crescent, South Ockendon, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-11-11 | £187,726 |
| 207 Danbury Crescent, South Ockendon, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £463,000 | 2022-09-09 | £463,000 |
RM15 5XB 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 | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw County Infant School Avon Green , RM15 5QJ | - not rated | 306 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw County Junior School Avon Green , RM15 5QJ | - not rated | 306 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Primary School Avon Green , RM15 5QJ | - not rated | 306 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Primary Academy Avon Green , RM15 5QJ | - not rated | 306 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Daiglen Drive , RM15 5RP | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,014 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Ockendon Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ockendon School Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ockendon Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belhus Chase Specialist Humanities College Nethan Drive , Aveley RM15 4RU | - not rated | 2,497 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 | 4,035 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 | 269 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsmead School Fortin Close , RM15 5NH | - not rated | 762 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill School Errif Drive , South Ockendon RM15 5AY | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodacre School Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 1,130 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broxburn Kebabs | 2 Broxburn Parade, Broxburn Drive | 292 yd | |
| Mardyke Valley Golf Centre | Hill Farm, South Road | 444 yd | |
| J & J's Cafe | J & J's Sandwich Bar Cafe, 131 Daiglen Drive | 556 yd | |
| The Bilash | The Sizzling, 10 Derry Avenue | 592 yd | |
| Kings Flavour | 27 Derwent Parade, South Ockendon | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Edge | Broxburn Drive, South Ockendon | 375 yd | |
| British Legion | Royal British Legion Hall, Faymore Gardens | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beigel Stop | Sandwiches, 10 Broxburn Parade | 306 yd | |
| Ockendon Chef | Memzzy Kebab Ltd, 22B Derwent Parade | 537 yd | |
| Fish N Chicken | 135 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 557 yd | |
| China Town | 103 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 557 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Derwent Parade, South Ockendon | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 1, Derry Court | 632 yd | |
| Lidl | 149 - 153 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 652 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Somers Heath Primary School FOYLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Mardyke Valley Golf Club Ltd SOUTH ROAD | golf | 805 yd |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive | 1,050 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 | 44.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 44.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 44.9% |
| 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 | 59 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.56 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.56 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.