Distance from the town centre: 1.3 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Care homes offering respite care in South Ockendon
2 homes
There are 2 care homes offering respite care in and around South Ockendon on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,533 a week, while Havering usually pays £1,230. The largest is Derham House Care Home, with 65 beds. The most recent inspection was at Leatherland Lodge in September 2019.
- care homes
- 2
- typical residential fee
- £1,533/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Havering council pays
- £1,230/wk
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Care homes in South Ockendon (2)
1 in South Ockendon, 1 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
- Good
Distance from the town centre: 1.3 mi
Distance from the town centre: 2.8 miCQC Good
from £1533/wk
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South Ockendon in numbers
The average residential care home in South Ockendon costs about £1,533/week, while Havering’s published usual rate is around £1,230/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £303/week (about £15,756/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.
What Havering council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,533 |
| Havering usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,230 |
| Largest | Derham House Care Home (65 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Leatherland Lodge (September 2019) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 2 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 2 · Respite 2 |
| Average house price, Thurrock (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £327,176 |
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Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Thurrock. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Havering's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.
Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Thurrock
The average house price in Thurrock is £327,176, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £327,176
- Detached
- £604,689
- Semi-detached
- £407,467
- Terraced
- £323,791
- Flats & maisonettes
- £192,890
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Living in South Ockendon
- Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA
Excellent — quieter than 69% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
106 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime49
- Criminal damage & arson14
- Anti-social behaviour10
- Vehicle crime8
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.
Community & connection in South Ockendon
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Stroke Care International
The advancement Of health and saving of lives of elderly and people with disability through training, advice and support both at home and at a designated centre. Organising basic health checks.…
3.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1176508)
Charity
Age UK Bexley
To promote the relief of elderly people in and around the London Borough of Bexley.
4.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1088399)
Charity
Carers' Support (Bexley)
Provides respite care at home for carers, enabling a carer to take a break while the person they look after remains in their own home where their usual routines can continue. We also provide…
4.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1075801)
Charity
Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Services
We provide support, wellbeing and care services to help people affected by dementia across Kent and Medway. Our services include the Dementia Coordinator Service, Dementia Cafes, Peer Support…
6.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1173379)
Charity
Age Concern Gillingham
The purpose of the charity is to promote the relief of older people in Gravesham, Medway, Faversham and Sittingbourne.
6.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1079572)
Charity
The Cottage Community
The Cottage Community is an independent registered charity providing a day centre and hot meals, lunch clubs, activities, transport and shopping trips for elderly and vulnerable clients, resident…
7.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1180662)
South Ockendon: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+38.5%
Projected change in Thurrock, 2025 to 2035 (2,927 to 4,054). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+15%
Projected change in Thurrock, 2025 to 2035 (24,589 to 28,280). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
4
Nearest: Vision Pharmacy (0.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
5
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
98.8%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 96% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
13.5 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.9 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
2–8 out of 10
Where the 13 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).
Hospices near South Ockendon
- Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice · 5.9 milesCQC Good (report published December 2022). CQC page
- Ellenor Gravesend · 7 milesCQC page
- St Luke's Hospice Thurrock · 7.3 milesCQC Good (report published May 2023). CQC page
Hospitals near South Ockendon
- Care homes near Erith Urgent Care Centre (Erith and District Hospital) · urgent treatment centre · 4 miles
- Care homes near Darent Valley Hospital · A&E · 4.4 miles
- Care homes near Queen's Hospital · A&E · 5.8 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Questions about care homes in South Ockendon
How many care homes offering respite care are there in South Ockendon?
AskBart lists 2 care homes offering respite care in and around South Ockendon, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in South Ockendon rated?
Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in South Ockendon?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in South Ockendon?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in South Ockendon:
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- What Is Respite Care? Benefits and How to Arrange It (2026)
- Who Pays for Respite Care? An Expert Guide In 2025
- Day Centres & Adult Day Care Explained
More in our respite care guides.
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