Orchard Road is in South Ockendon and in Thurrock district. RM15 6HH 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 Orchard Road, South Ockendon, RM15 6HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM15 6HP, RM15 5DG, RM15 6BU, RM15 5DQ, RM15 6HL, RM15 5DA, RM15 6HR, RM15 6HJ, RM15 6BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM15 6HH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 49.7% | 49.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 32.8% | 40.7% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 42.9% | -10.5% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 7.5% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 47.4% | 45.3% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 36.8% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 13.5% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 27% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 11.2% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 18.4% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 15% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 22.8% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 5% | 1.1% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% 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% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 7.6% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 89.8% | 79.8% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 92.8% | 87.2% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 86.5% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 10.3% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0.3% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Road was 47.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.6% lower than the Belhus average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Belhus and the 204th lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Orchard Road, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-03-08 | £340,043 |
| 90 Orchard Road, South Ockendon, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £338,500 | 2020-03-02 | £411,757 |
| 72 Orchard Road, South Ockendon, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2020-01-31 | £409,538 |
| 72 Orchard Road, South Ockendon, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2019-08-23 | £464,550 |
| 82 Orchard Road, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £344,000 | 2018-12-13 | £415,881 |
RM15 6HH 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnygate Primary School Arisdale Avenue , RM15 5BA | - not rated | 155 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Primary Academy Avon Green , RM15 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Daiglen Drive , RM15 5RP | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benyon Primary School Tyssen Place , RM15 6PG | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dilkes Academy Garron Lane , RM15 5JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,378 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 | 889 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Park Academy Belhus Park Lane , Aveley RM15 4RU | 3out of 4 | 2,809 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Edwards School Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 3,496 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Mayflower Road , Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA | 4out of 4 | 3,817 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 4,129 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 | 926 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Montessori School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 4,588 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 4,649 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurrock Garden Centre | South Road, South Ockendon | 226 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop | Cafe, Chestnut Farm | 327 yd | |
| MADE Project South Ockendon | Scout And Guide Hall, Tamarisk Road | 508 yd | |
| J & J's Cafe | J & J's Sandwich Bar Cafe, 131 Daiglen Drive | 690 yd | |
| Kings Flavour | 27 Derwent Parade, South Ockendon | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Groves (SOH) Community Club | Brandon Groves Community Hall, Brandon Groves Avenue | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Food Place | 4 South Parade, South Road | 228 yd | |
| Fish N Chicken | 135 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 690 yd | |
| China Town | 103 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 690 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Derwent Parade, South Ockendon | 727 yd | |
| Greggs Bakeries | Greggs, 9 Derwent Parade | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 149 - 153 Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon | 676 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 1, Derry Court | 861 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Ockendon Academy ERRIFF DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,017 yd |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive | 1,040 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 | 160.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.