South Ockendon

South Ockendon
Ockendon Station
South Ockendon
Location within Essex
Area3.77 km2 (1.46 sq mi)
Population22,440 (Built up area, 2021)
• Density5,952/km2 (15,420/sq mi)
OS grid referenceTQ592827
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townSOUTH OCKENDON
Postcode districtRM15
Dialling code01708
PoliceEssex
FireEssex
AmbulanceEast 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.