South Ockendon lies within the Thurrock unitary authority approximately 18 miles east of central London. It lies to the north of the A13, which provides access to central London to the west and the M25 at junction 30 (Mar Dyke Interchange). Ockendon railway station provides rail links to London Fenchurch Street via Upminster and numerous bus services serve the area.
Derry Avenue runs north from Darenth Lane in the town centre. The property lies on the west side of the road opposite the Derwent Parade shopping precinct where occupiers include Greggs, Domino's, Boots Pharmacy and William Hill. Adjacent to the property is a modern mixed-use development providing apartments and ground floor retail where tenants include Tesco Express.