South Road is in South Ockendon and in Thurrock district. RM15 6DA 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 South Road, South Ockendon, RM15 6DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM15 6HS, RM15 6BF, RM15 6BP, RM15 6BX, RM15 6HB, RM15 6HU, RM15 6HY, RM15 6HD, RM15 6NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM15 6DA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 52.4% | 53% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 47.6% | 47% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 36.1% | 38.8% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 47.4% | 4.1% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 7.6% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 5.2% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.8% | 51.4% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 33.1% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 13.3% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 33.5% | 27.3% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 12.1% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 12.8% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 15.2% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 24.2% | 12.6% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.2% | 82.9% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 3.3% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 94.8% | 84.5% | -10.3% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 10.8% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 84.3% | -10.5% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Road was 64.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.0% lower than the Belhus average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
South Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Belhus and the 233rd highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 142B South Road, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-10-23 | £378,834 |
| 124 South Road, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2025-02-24 | £273,330 |
| 140 South Road, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-11-05 | £404,828 |
| 138A South Road, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-03-03 | £415,029 |
| 142A South Road, South Ockendon, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-01-11 | £365,356 |
RM15 6DA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnygate Primary School Arisdale Avenue , RM15 5BA | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonnygate Primary School Arisdale Avenue , RM15 5BA | - not rated | 547 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benyon Primary School Tyssen Place , RM15 6PG | - not rated | 989 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benyon Primary School Tyssen Place , RM15 6PG | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw County Infant School Avon Green , RM15 5QJ | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,204 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ockendon School Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ockendon Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's RC School Fulbrook Lane , RM15 5JY | - not rated | 2,023 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Belhus Chase Specialist Humanities College Nethan Drive , Aveley RM15 4RU | - not rated | 3,185 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 | 5,245 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 | 1,257 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill School Errif Drive , South Ockendon RM15 5AY | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodacre School Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dacre School Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 1,296 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MADE Project South Ockendon | Scout And Guide Hall, Tamarisk Road | 116 yd | |
| Thurrock Garden Centre | South Road, South Ockendon | 341 yd | |
| Next Warehouse | Next Distribution Ltd, Hays Network Distribution | 626 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop | Cafe, Chestnut Farm | 627 yd | |
| Carters Desert Diner | 5 Canterbury Parade, South Road | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Groves (SOH) Community Club | Brandon Groves Community Hall, Brandon Groves Avenue | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Food Place | 4 South Parade, South Road | 557 yd | |
| New Village Fish Bar | 17 Canterbury Parade, South Road | 842 yd | |
| Rice Box Indian Kitchen | 18 Canterbury Parade, South Road | 842 yd | |
| Fish N Chicken | 135 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 1,044 yd | |
| China Town | 103 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food (Chelmsford Star) | The Co-operative Food, 3 - 4 Canterbury Parade | 841 yd | |
| Lidl | 149 - 153 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Ockendon Recreation Ground CLIFF PLACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 849 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 | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.