Aveley

Aveley
St Michael's, Aveley
Aveley
Location within Essex
Area1.64 km2 (0.63 sq mi)
Population9,360 (Built up area, 2021)
• Density5,707/km2 (14,780/sq mi)
OS grid referenceTQ565805
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townSOUTH OCKENDON
Postcode districtRM15
Dialling code01708
PoliceEssex
FireEssex
AmbulanceEast of England
UK Parliament

Aveley is a village in the borough of Thurrock in Essex, England. It lies 16 miles (26 km) east of Charing Cross. It is inside the M25 motorway which encircles London, but lies just outside the Greater London boundary. Aveley was historically a parish; the parish was abolished for civil purposes in 1936 when Aveley became part of Thurrock. At the 2021 census the built up area of Aveley had a population of 9,360.