South Ockendon
| South Ockendon | |
|---|---|
Ockendon Station | |
South Ockendon Location within Essex | |
| Area | 3.77 km2 (1.46 sq mi) |
| Population | 22,440 (Built up area, 2021) |
| • Density | 5,952/km2 (15,420/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TQ592827 |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SOUTH OCKENDON |
| Postcode district | RM15 |
| Dialling code | 01708 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
South Ockendon is a town in the borough of Thurrock in Essex, England. It is located close to the border with Greater London, just outside the M25 motorway. The area to the north is North Ockendon. South Ockendon was historically a parish; the parish was abolished for civil purposes in 1936 when South Ockendon became part of Thurrock. At the 2021 census the built up area of South Ockendon had a population of 22,440.