South Road is in South Ockendon and in Thurrock district. RM15 6EB 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 6EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM15 6EH, RM15 6ED, RM15 6DX, RM15 6ES, RM15 5PQ, RM15 5PH, RM15 6EE, RM15 6EJ, RM15 5PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM15 6EB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 48.8% | 49.6% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.4% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RM15 6EB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.1% | 36.2% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 51.5% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 6.7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 50.4% | 56% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 33.3% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 8% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.9% | 13.7% | -13.2% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.6% | 10.7% | -12.9% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 17.7% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 17% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 31% | 16.8% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 13.2% | 7.4% | 2.5% | 10.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 87.5% | 77.4% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -4.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 81.7% 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 | 92% | 81.7% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 4% | 7.7% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 80.7% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.7% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Road was 62.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.3% lower than the Belhus average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Road has the 32nd highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Belhus and the 245th highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 338 South Road, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £431,000 | 2025-10-28 | £435,407 |
| 338 South Road, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-01-07 | £402,561 |
| 354 South Road, South Ockendon, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £347,500 | 2019-02-14 | £428,555 |
| 344 South Road, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2017-05-26 | £344,805 |
| 364 South Road, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-10-31 | £323,298 |
RM15 6EB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 134 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw County Infant School Avon Green , RM15 5QJ | - not rated | 499 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw County Junior School Avon Green , RM15 5QJ | - not rated | 499 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Primary School Avon Green , RM15 5QJ | - not rated | 499 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Primary Academy Avon Green , RM15 5QJ | - not rated | 499 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Daiglen Drive , RM15 5RP | 3out of 4 | 772 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 | 1,403 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Ockendon Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ockendon School Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ockendon Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belhus Chase Specialist Humanities College Nethan Drive , Aveley RM15 4RU | - not rated | 2,886 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 | 4,327 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock and Basildon College Woodview Campus , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 5,355 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock College Woodview , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 5,355 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmer's College Chadwell Road , RM17 5TD | - not rated | 5,436 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 | 630 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsmead School Fortin Close , RM15 5NH | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill School Errif Drive , South Ockendon RM15 5AY | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodacre School Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 1,405 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mardyke Valley Golf Centre | Hill Farm, South Road | 61 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop | Cafe, Chestnut Farm | 519 yd | |
| Broxburn Kebabs | 2 Broxburn Parade, Broxburn Drive | 573 yd | |
| Thurrock Garden Centre | South Road, South Ockendon | 811 yd | |
| J & J's Cafe | J & J's Sandwich Bar Cafe, 131 Daiglen Drive | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Edge | Broxburn Drive, South Ockendon | 718 yd | |
| British Legion | Royal British Legion Hall, Faymore Gardens | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Food Place | 4 South Parade, South Road | 585 yd | |
| The Beigel Stop | Sandwiches, 10 Broxburn Parade | 596 yd | |
| Fish N Chicken | 135 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 813 yd | |
| China Town | 103 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 813 yd | |
| Ockendon Chef | Memzzy Kebab Ltd, 22B Derwent Parade | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 149 - 153 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 891 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 1, Derry Court | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mardyke Valley Golf Club Ltd SOUTH ROAD | golf | 468 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.