Redwood Chase is in South Ockendon and in Thurrock district. RM15 6RE is located in the Ockendon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Redwood Chase, South Ockendon, RM15 6RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM15 6RA, RM15 6RB, RM15 6TA, RM15 6RD, RM15 6DD, RM15 6TB, RM15 6QU, RM15 6TD, RM15 6XB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM15 6RE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.4% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.6% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 28.2% | 35.2% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 50% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 5.6% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 6.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 42.5% | 45.1% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 32.4% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 14% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.4% | 23.7% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 11.1% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 17.4% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 17% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 20.9% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 7.3% | 4.3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 8.5% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 91.4% | 80.7% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 85.1% 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% | 85.1% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 5.8% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 92% | 84.8% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.3% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Redwood Chase was 115.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.5% higher than the Belhus average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Redwood Chase has the 20th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Belhus and the 117th highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Redwood Chase, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-02-24 | £341,036 |
| 5 Redwood Chase, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-07-04 | £334,479 |
| 7 Redwood Chase, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-07-20 | £365,550 |
| 17 Redwood Chase, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2022-01-10 | £366,026 |
| 1 Redwood Chase, South Ockendon, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £336,000 | 2021-12-02 | £362,807 |
RM15 6RE 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benyon Primary School Tyssen Place , RM15 6PG | - not rated | 785 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benyon Primary School Tyssen Place , RM15 6PG | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonnygate Primary School Arisdale Avenue , RM15 5BA | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonnygate Primary School Arisdale Avenue , RM15 5BA | - not rated | 936 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw County Infant School Avon Green , RM15 5QJ | - not rated | 1,362 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 | 1,572 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ockendon School Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ockendon Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's RC School Fulbrook Lane , RM15 5JY | - not rated | 2,406 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| William Edwards School Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 3,188 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,622 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill School Errif Drive , South Ockendon RM15 5AY | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodacre School Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dacre School Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | - not rated | 1,672 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 | 323 yd | |
| Carters Desert Diner | 5 Canterbury Parade, South Road | 602 yd | |
| Thurrock Garden Centre | South Road, South Ockendon | 614 yd | |
| Next Warehouse | Next Distribution Ltd, Hays Network Distribution | 779 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop | Cafe, Chestnut Farm | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Groves (SOH) Community Club | Brandon Groves Community Hall, Brandon Groves Avenue | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Box Indian Kitchen | 18 Canterbury Parade, South Road | 603 yd | |
| New Village Fish Bar | 17 Canterbury Parade, South Road | 603 yd | |
| Popeye's Pizzeria | 4 North Road, South Ockendon | 855 yd | |
| Good Food Place | 4 South Parade, South Road | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food (Chelmsford Star) | The Co-operative Food, 3 - 4 Canterbury Parade | 602 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Ockendon Service Station | 857 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Ockendon Recreation Ground CLIFF PLACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 505 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 | 55.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.