South OckendonRM15
Thurrock · East of England
RM15 South Ockendon demonstrates moderate market dynamics with mixed growth trajectories. Over the past five years, property prices have appreciated at 2.6% compound annual growth rate, while rental yields have expanded at 6.1%, indicating stronger investor demand for rental accommodation than purchase activity. Population growth of 1.1% over the same period reflects modest demographic expansion. The district's trajectory score of 50.1 out of 100 positions it at the national average, placing it in the pre-cursor gentrification stage. This divergence between rental and price growth suggests rental investments currently outpace capital appreciation, though the modest population expansion may limit sustained demand pressures in the near term.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.4% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.1% per year
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What's changing in South Ockendon · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.7 points this month to 51/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
43 planning applications submitted in RM15 over the last six months, 2 change of use, 1 demolition.
- Application for the variation of condition no.2 of planning permission ref: 23/01463/HHA (Demolition of single storey side garage and replace with two storey side extension with a bay window. Alterations to the window arrangement on the rear elevation. Removal of one chimney stack.) Amendments sought: Increase the ridge height by 0.4m to align with the existing ridge height of the main dwelling, increase the two-storey side extension to the rear by 1.5m in depth with the addition of a rear fa...Jun 2026 · pending
- Variation of conditions No. 2 (hours of operation) and No. 3 (events per year) of planning permission ref: P1029.17 dated 04/08/2017 to extend opening hours, increase maximum number of events per year, and allow use to include corporate/business events (Variation of condition 4 attached to planning permission reference: P1004.12 (change of use of part rear garden area for temporary marquee for wedding receptions) to allow an increase in the number of wedding receptions from 20 to 40 per year)Feb 2026 · Refuse
- Old garage, existing storage room, change of use into habitable roomFeb 2026 · withdrawn
South Ockendon (RM15) common questions
Is South Ockendon up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies South Ockendon (RM15) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 51/100 (Strong), in the top 45% of districts nationally. The score is down 2.0 points over the last 12 months.
Is South Ockendon safe?
South Ockendon has a safety score of 23/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in South Ockendon?
The average property price in South Ockendon (RM15) is £385k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.4% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in South Ockendon?
The median monthly rent in South Ockendon (RM15) is £1,561 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near South Ockendon?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Ongar (CM5), Harlow (CM17), Brentwood (CM14), Ingatestone (CM4), Harlow (CM18). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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