Buchanan Close, Aveley, South Ockendon
House prices, sold prices and local information for RM15 4SP.
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At a glance
4 property sales on Buchanan Close, Aveley, South Ockendon have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 21 Feb 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £368,750. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Buchanan Close range from £295,000 to £435,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Buchanan Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Buchanan Close 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 4 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 4 | £368,750 | 21 Feb 2025 |
Sold prices on Buchanan Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15, Buchanan Close RM15 4SP | 21 Feb 2025 | £375,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Buchanan Close RM15 4SP | 22 Sep 2023 | £435,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Buchanan Close RM15 4SP | 15 Jan 2020 | £370,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Buchanan Close RM15 4SP | 28 Jul 2017 | £295,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5, Buchanan Close | £295,000 (Jul 2017) → £435,000 (Sep 2023) | +47% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Buchanan Close
Crime
79 crimes were reported within about a mile of Buchanan Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 30 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Buchanan Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The Mardyke from North Stifford to Purfleet-on-Thames Flood warning area
- 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 Buchanan Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Academy 594 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| Kenningtons Primary Academy 429 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Aveley Primary School 425 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Dilkes Academy 554 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.1 mi |
| Somers Heath Primary School 415 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Purfleet Primary Academy 619 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Harris Academy Ockendon 1,440 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 1.4 mi |
| Beacon Hill Academy 77 pupils | Academy special converter | 3–19 | Report | 1.4 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
- Purfleet station 1.5 mi · 30 min walk
- Chafford Hundred station 1.9 mi · 39 min walk
- Ockendon station 2.3 mi · 45 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Hanford Road (N-bound, Mill Road) 1 min walk
- Hanford Road (Southbound, Mill Road) 1 min walk
- Field Rd (o/s, Purfleet Road) 3 min walk
- Field Rd (opp, Purfleet Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Aveley Medical Centre
22 High Street, Aveley, South Ockendon · 0.4 mi - Purfleet Care Centre
Tank Hill Road, Purfleet · 1.0 mi - Derry Court Medical Practice
Unit 2/3 Derry Court, Derry Avenue, South Ockendon · 1.5 mi - Dr Yasin Sa Practice
Darenth Lane, South Ockendon · 1.5 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Aveley · 0.3 mi
- Budgens Budgens Aveley · 0.6 mi
- Marks and Spencer MSA M&S Thurrock M25 Moto SF · 1.1 mi
- Marks and Spencer Outlet M&S Thurrock Outlet · 1.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Ohms Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Vision Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Daves Chemist · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Aveley Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.0 mi
- 73 Garron Lane (dental Surgery) · 1.1 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 8 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 85.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 673 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,789 |
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 Buchanan Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.5% | 76.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 9.6% | 11.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 7.9% | 6.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.7% | 3% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.3% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 53.3% | 51.7% |
| No religion | 33.3% | 34.7% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.2% | 79% |
| Born outside the UK | 19.8% | 21% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 28.7% | 26.2% |
| No qualifications | 22.5% | 21.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.1% | 16.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.8% | 15.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.4% | 12.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.8% | 3.2% |
General health
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.4% | 50.8% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 39.4% | 29.4% |
| 1 car or van in household | 35.4% | 42.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 15.8% | 11% |
| No cars or vans in household | 9.5% | 17.3% |
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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