South Ockendon Map

South Ockendon map, view the Essex town of South Ockendon, located in the county of Essex, England.

Detailed Street Map of South Ockendon Essex & Guide to the Town

South Ockendon Map Essex: Interactive map of South Ockendon, displaying the town situated in the county of Essex, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls to display a detailed street map of South Ockendon and a South Ockendon town centre map, showing Ockendon Railway Station and South Ockendon Recreation Centre.

Other facilities in South Ockendon, some of which may also be visible on the map are South Ockendon Library, Derham House, The Royal Oak, Tesco Express, South Ockendon Centre, South Ockendon Health Centre, Co-op Food, Boots Pharmacy, South Ockendon Medical Centre, Holy Cross Church, The Archer Pub, Savers, Coral, Ockendon Dental Practice, Domino's Pizza, The Village Barbers, Costcutter, The Ockendon Academy, Belhus Park Golf Club, Belhus Woods Country Park Café, The Ockendon Tandoori, Costa Coffee, Subway, Ladbrokes, St Luke's Hospice Shop, The Radiance Rooms, Farmfoods, Premier Express, Envy Hair & Beauty, The White Horse Pub, Londis, Manna's Caribbean Cuisine, A1 Nails & Spa, The Greedy Chef, Listers Timber & Builders Merchants, Wok & Go, Thai Cookhouse, W H Ireland Vets, South Essex College Ockendon Campus, Oasis Academy Library, BP Garage with M&S Simply Food, Pets Corner, Poundland, Greggs, Mums Café, Community Dental Clinic, St Nicholas Church, Rileys Snooker Hall, Aveley FC Stadium, Ashlyn Care Home.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Aveley, North Ockendon, Cranham, Upminster, Rainham, Purfleet-on-Thames, Tilbury, West Thurrock, Grays, Chafford Hundred, Orsett, Bulphan, Horndon-on-the-Hill, Basildon, Langdon Hills, Laindon, Brentwood, Warley, South Weald, Herongate, Stanford-le-Hope, East Tilbury, Linford, Corringham, Chadwell St Mary, South Stifford, Little Thurrock, Fobbing, Canvey Island, Benfleet, Pitsea, Vange, Rayleigh, Hutton, Ingrave, Billericay, Thundersley, West Horndon, Wickford, Shenfield, Barstable, Galmington, Fryerns, Nevendon.

South Ockendon is a lively little town on the edge of Essex, not far from the Greater London border. It's got that comfortable mix of old and new—a strong sense of local life with decent transport links that make commuting a breeze. You'll find parks, shops, schools and plenty of everyday essentials, all wrapped up in a community that tends to know its neighbours. It's one of those places that's close to the action without being swallowed up by it, which gives it its own rhythm and charm.

The town's history stretches back to Saxon times, with its name thought to mean “settlement of Oc(c)a's people.” Originally a small farming community, South Ockendon was quiet for centuries until the post-war years, when Londoners started moving out and housing estates sprang up. The big turning point came in the 20th century with the development of the South Ockendon estate and the expansion of transport links. Though it's grown a fair bit, it's still got touches of its village past tucked into corners and street names.

There are a few local gems worth exploring. The Belhus Woods Country Park is just on the doorstep, offering lakes, woodlands, and meadows—ideal for a peaceful walk or family day out. The town has its fair share of pubs, takeaway spots, and handy shops, with Lakeside Shopping Centre just a short drive away for those after something bigger. For those into history, English Heritage's Tilbury Fort isn't far, offering a proper slice of military heritage with estuary views. Rainham Hall, a beautifully restored Georgian house managed by the National Trust, is also close by and makes for a great afternoon wander.

Venture out into Essex and the list of things to do just keeps growing. There's the coast at Southend-on-Sea, full of classic seaside charm, arcades and fish and chips on the front. Colchester is steeped in Roman history and packed with museums, shops and galleries. Epping Forest is great for a walk under ancient trees, and the historic towns of Saffron Walden and Maldon are always worth a mooch around. Whether you want coast, countryside or castle, it's all within reach.

South Ockendon has a station on the c2c line, with trains heading into London Fenchurch Street in around half an hour—ideal for commuters or a day out in the city. The town's also close to the M25, A13 and A127, making road travel straightforward. Buses connect to nearby towns like Grays, Thurrock and Upminster, and the area is well served for schools and healthcare. For flights, London City Airport is the nearest, just over 20 minutes away, with Stansted and Southend airports also within reasonable distance.

Essex is a county full of surprises—big skies, riverside views, historic market towns and a coastline that shifts from shingle to sand with barely a warning. It's a place that blends the buzz of the modern with a deep sense of heritage. Some parts feel rural, others are bursting with energy, but there's space to breathe wherever you go. People here have a strong connection to place, and while it might be easy to overlook it from the outside, Essex delivers more than expected once you start exploring.

Some More Nearby Places: Aveley, North Ockendon, Cranham, Upminster, Rainham, Purfleet-on-Thames, Tilbury, West Thurrock, Grays, Chafford Hundred, Orsett, Bulphan, Horndon-on-the-Hill, Basildon, Langdon Hills, Laindon, Brentwood, Warley, South Weald, Herongate, Stanford-le-Hope, East Tilbury, Linford, Corringham, Chadwell St Mary, South Stifford, Little Thurrock, Fobbing, Canvey Island, Benfleet, Pitsea, Vange, Rayleigh, Hutton, Ingrave, Billericay, Thundersley, West Horndon, Wickford, Shenfield, Barstable, Galmington, Fryerns, Nevendon.

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