Cruick Avenue is in South Ockendon and in Thurrock district. RM15 6EL 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 Cruick Avenue, South Ockendon, RM15 6EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM15 6EP, RM15 6ER, RM15 5PW, RM15 6EE, RM15 6EJ, RM15 5PN, RM15 5PL, RM15 6AD, RM15 6AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM15 6EL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 46.9% | 47.3% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 53.1% | 52.7% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 | 30.7% | 41% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 45.1% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 7.1% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 4.5% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 37.6% | 54.6% | 17.0% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 31.3% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 11.5% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 0.6% | -4.5% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.2% | 19.8% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 13.4% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 19.4% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 22% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 19% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 3% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.2% | 88.5% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 86.9% 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 | 92.2% | 86.9% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 7.7% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 86.9% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cruick Avenue was 46.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.2% lower than the Belhus average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Cruick Avenue has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Belhus and the 193rd lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Cruick Avenue, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-10-17 | £365,354 |
| 34 Cruick Avenue, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2024-05-24 | £337,175 |
| 16 Cruick Avenue, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-02-22 | £371,723 |
| 64B Cruick Avenue, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-10-27 | £347,189 |
| 3 Cruick Avenue, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £362,500 | 2022-06-10 | £375,419 |
RM15 6EL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
RM15 6EL 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.
The percentage of student residents living in RM15 6EL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 734 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw County Junior School Avon Green , RM15 5QJ | - not rated | 734 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Primary School Avon Green , RM15 5QJ | - not rated | 734 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Primary Academy Avon Green , RM15 5QJ | - not rated | 734 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Daiglen Drive , RM15 5RP | 3out of 4 | 786 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 | 1,322 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Ockendon Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ockendon School Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ockendon Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 2,595 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,026 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock and Basildon College Woodview Campus , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 5,225 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock College Woodview , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 5,225 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmer's College Chadwell Road , RM17 5TD | - not rated | 5,286 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 | 731 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsmead School Fortin Close , RM15 5NH | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 1,521 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill School Errif Drive , South Ockendon RM15 5AY | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodacre School Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 1,599 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 | 421 yd | |
| Mardyke Valley Golf Centre | Hill Farm, South Road | 424 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop | Cafe, Chestnut Farm | 896 yd | |
| J & J's Cafe | J & J's Sandwich Bar Cafe, 131 Daiglen Drive | 1,019 yd | |
| The Bilash | The Sizzling, 10 Derry Avenue | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Edge | Broxburn Drive, South Ockendon | 591 yd | |
| British Legion | Royal British Legion Hall, Faymore Gardens | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beigel Stop | Sandwiches, 10 Broxburn Parade | 443 yd | |
| Good Food Place | 4 South Parade, South Road | 960 yd | |
| Ockendon Chef | Memzzy Kebab Ltd, 22B Derwent Parade | 1,005 yd | |
| Fish N Chicken | 135 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 1,020 yd | |
| China Town | 103 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mardyke Valley Golf Club Ltd SOUTH ROAD | golf | 452 yd |
| Somers Heath Primary School FOYLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 178 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.