Alder Drive, South Ockendon
House prices, sold prices and local information for RM15 6RD.
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At a glance
7 property sales on Alder Drive, South Ockendon have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 14 Aug 2024. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £347,500. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 57% terraced, 43% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Alder Drive range from £285,000 to £415,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Alder Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Alder Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all RM15 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 7 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 4 | £347,500 | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £381,667 | 29 Jan 2021 |
Sold prices on Alder Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Alder Drive RM15 6RD | 14 Aug 2024 | £360,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Alder Drive RM15 6RD | 1 Aug 2024 | £375,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Alder Drive RM15 6RD | 30 May 2024 | £370,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Alder Drive RM15 6RD | 29 Jan 2021 | £415,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Alder Drive RM15 6RD | 10 Jul 2019 | £285,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Alder Drive RM15 6RD | 29 May 2018 | £375,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Alder Drive RM15 6RD | 28 Apr 2016 | £355,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3, Alder Drive | £285,000 (Jul 2019) → £370,000 (May 2024) | +30% over 5 yrs |
| 10, Alder Drive | £355,000 (Apr 2016) → £375,000 (May 2018) → £415,000 (Jan 2021) | +17% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Alder Drive
Crime
146 crimes were reported within about a mile of Alder Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 61 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 16 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Alder Drive is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The Mardyke to the River Thames at Purfleet-on-Thames Flood alert area
- The Essex coast from Fobbing to Purfleet-on-Thames Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Alder Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benyon Primary School 431 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Bonnygate Primary School 439 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Shaw Primary Academy 391 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Harris Academy Ockendon 1,440 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.9 mi |
| Beacon Hill Academy 77 pupils | Academy special converter | 3–19 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 224 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Dilkes Academy 554 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.3 mi |
| Somers Heath Primary School 415 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Ockendon station 0.4 mi · 7 min walk
- Chafford Hundred station 2.3 mi · 46 min walk
- Grays station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Garth Road (Northbound, South Road) 2 min walk
- Garth Road (Southbound, South Road) 2 min walk
- Brandon Groves (Southbound, South Road) 3 min walk
- Brandon Groves (Northbound, South Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Peartree Surgery & West Horndon Surgery
Pear Tree Surgery, Peartree Close, South Ockendon · 0.4 mi - Sancta Maria Medical Centre
Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon · 0.9 mi - Derry Court Medical Practice
Unit 2/3 Derry Court, Derry Avenue, South Ockendon · 0.9 mi - Dr Yasin Sa Practice
Darenth Lane, South Ockendon · 0.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco South Ockendon Esso Express · 0.4 mi
- Lidl Lidl South Ockendon · 0.8 mi
- Budgens Budgens South Ockendon · 0.8 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco South Ockendon Derry Court Express · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Reliance Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Allcures Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Hemants Chemists · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- 73 Garron Lane (dental Surgery) · 1.3 mi
- Aveley Dental Practice · 2.2 mi
- Dental Surgery · 2.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 71.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 16.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 625 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,597 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 89% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 92% |
Share of homes across Thurrock with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Alder Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.4% | 76.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 11.1% | 11.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3% | 3% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.8% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 49.9% | 51.7% |
| No religion | 38% | 34.7% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 1.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82% | 79% |
| Born outside the UK | 18% | 21% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 25.4% | 26.2% |
| No qualifications | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.2% | 15.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5% |
| Other qualifications | 3.4% | 3.2% |
General health
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.6% | 50.8% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 49% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 27.2% | 29.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 14.7% | 17.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9% | 11% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Thurrock.
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Estate agents near Alder Drive
- Mark Bowyer Estate Agents 3.3 mi
- Bairstow Eves 3.3 mi
- Beresfords 3.3 mi
- Gates, Parish & Co. 3.4 mi
- Balgores 3.4 mi
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