Groves Close, South Ockendon
House prices, sold prices and local information for RM15 5QQ.
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At a glance
10 property sales on Groves Close, South Ockendon have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £335,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £293,214. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Groves Close range from £154,137 to £350,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Groves Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Groves 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 11 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 10 | £293,214 | 10 Aug 2026 |
Sold prices on Groves Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Groves Close RM15 5QQ | 10 Aug 2026 | £335,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17, Groves Close RM15 5QQ | 16 Feb 2024 | £154,137 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Groves Close RM15 5QQ | 4 Jan 2023 | £390,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Groves Close RM15 5QQ | 1 Dec 2022 | £340,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Groves Close RM15 5QQ | 22 Aug 2022 | £340,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Groves Close RM15 5QQ | 26 Nov 2021 | £308,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Groves Close RM15 5QQ | 26 Nov 2021 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Groves Close RM15 5QQ | 22 Mar 2021 | £290,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Groves Close RM15 5QQ | 24 Nov 2017 | £270,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Groves Close RM15 5QQ | 29 Jun 2017 | £270,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Groves Close RM15 5QQ | 23 Jun 2016 | £275,000 | Terraced | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7, Groves Close | £290,000 (Mar 2021) → £335,000 (Aug 2026) | +16% over 5 yrs |
| 2, Groves Close | £270,000 (Nov 2017) → £340,000 (Dec 2022) | +26% over 5 yrs |
| 15, Groves Close | £275,000 (Jun 2016) → £340,000 (Aug 2022) | +24% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Groves Close
Crime
178 crimes were reported within about a mile of Groves Close 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 | 78 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 17 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Groves 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 Groves Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somers Heath Primary School 415 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Dilkes Academy 554 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.2 mi |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 224 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Beacon Hill Academy 77 pupils | Academy special converter | 3–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Harris Academy Ockendon 1,440 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| Aveley Primary School 425 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Shaw Primary Academy 391 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Park Academy 594 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.8 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 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
- Chafford Hundred station 1.4 mi · 29 min walk
- Purfleet station 2.3 mi · 45 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Garron Lane (Northbound, Foyle Drive) 2 min walk
- Garron Lane (Southbound, Foyle Drive) 2 min walk
- Stifford Road (Eastbound, Stifford Road) 3 min walk
- Stifford Road (Westbound, Stifford Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Derry Court Medical Practice
Unit 2/3 Derry Court, Derry Avenue, South Ockendon · 0.5 mi - Dr Yasin Sa Practice
Darenth Lane, South Ockendon · 0.5 mi - Sancta Maria Medical Centre
Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon · 0.5 mi - Aveley Medical Centre
22 High Street, Aveley, South Ockendon · 0.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco South Ockendon Derry Court Express · 0.5 mi
- Budgens Budgens South Ockendon · 0.5 mi
- Lidl Lidl South Ockendon · 0.6 mi
- Marks and Spencer MSA M&S Thurrock M25 Moto SF · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Hemants Chemists · 0.5 mi
- Ohms Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
- Vision Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- 73 Garron Lane (dental Surgery) · 0.2 mi
- Aveley Dental Practice · 0.9 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.9 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 70.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 638 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 13.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,765 |
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 Groves Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82.6% | 76.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 8.7% | 11.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.7% | 3% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.2% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.1% | 51.7% |
| No religion | 40.1% | 34.7% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 79% |
| Born outside the UK | 14.1% | 21% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.4% | 21.6% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 20.2% | 26.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18% | 16.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.3% | 15.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13.1% | 12.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.7% | 3.2% |
General health
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.8% | 50.8% |
| Good health | 32% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 11.5% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 35.2% | 29.4% |
| 1 car or van in household | 32.1% | 42.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 16.6% | 11% |
| No cars or vans in household | 16.1% | 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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