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New Thundersley

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About

New Thundersley is a primarily residential area situated on the higher ground of the Castle Point district. The neighbourhood features a mix of housing from different periods, including post-war developments and more modern estates. Local shopping is centred along Kenneth Road, which provides essential retail and services for the community.

The area is characterised by its proximity to large areas of woodland and open green spaces, such as Thundersley Grove. A notable local landmark is the 14th-century St. Peter's Church, which stands on one of the highest points in south Essex, with its tower visible from various parts of the locality.

Area overview

On average New Thundersley has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in New Thundersley is £57,773 per year. The median sale price in New Thundersley is £405,000 (around £403 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £340,000 and £501,250. There are 3 schools in New Thundersley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). New Thundersley is home to around 7,952 people, with a population density of about 1,370.6 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

New Thundersley Population
7,952
Population density
1,370.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21(-33%)
Public order
5.28(+3%)
Other theft
5.16(-6%)
Shoplifting
5.03(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.9(-39%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,273
91.39%
Other White
122
1.53%
African
96
1.21%
Indian
89
1.12%
White and Asian (mixed)
56
0.7%
Total population: 7,958

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,435
21.51%
No qualifications
1,338
20.06%
Level 3 (A level)
1,264
18.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,134
17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
824
12.35%
Total 16+ residents: 6,671

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,580
47.81%
Owns with a mortgage
1,266
38.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
278
8.41%
Other social rented
57
1.72%
Other forms of private rent
50
1.51%
Total households: 3,305

Property prices in New Thundersley

Median price: £405,000
Price per sq ft: £403
Sales (last 12 months): 108
Typical range (middle 50%): £340K – £501K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 (about £403 per square foot) in New Thundersley area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in New Thundersley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£545,000£398
Semi-Detached51£370,000£428
Terraced7£340,000£422
Flats11£240,000£347

10-year price trendmedian sale price in New Thundersley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Thundersley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£450,000£175,000£279,995£269,998
2017£509,995£208,000£300,000£260,500
2018£470,000£211,000£315,000£287,500
2019£485,000£202,000£315,000£300,000
2020£505,000£232,500£312,500£305,000
2021£595,000£201,250£345,000£305,000
2022£650,000£227,500£377,500£355,000
2023£515,000£216,500£365,000£311,000
2024£550,000£220,000£365,000£325,250
2025£530,000£248,500£372,250£361,000
2026£553,750£226,000£347,500£360,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Thundersley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in New Thundersley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£333£306£348£328
2017£362£301£370£331
2018£365£339£366£347
2019£371£316£363£332
2020£397£348£394£362
2021£387£304£401£368
2022£414£346£441£422
2023£398£312£456£393
2024£416£361£442£430
2025£391£350£415£434
2026£426£366£470£420
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in New Thundersley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for New Thundersley in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Castle Point district.

Band A£1,546
Band B£1,803
Band C£2,061
Band D£2,319
Band E£2,834
Band F£3,349
Band G£3,864
Band H£4,637

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about New Thundersley

Is New Thundersley safe?

New Thundersley records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in New Thundersley?

The median sale price in New Thundersley is £405,000 (about £403 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in New Thundersley?

New Thundersley has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is New Thundersley?

New Thundersley scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in New Thundersley sits around rank 23,720 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in New Thundersley?

The average household income in New Thundersley is around £57,773 per year, and 2% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin New Thundersley

SS73SL

Common Lane

SS72LH

Daws Heath Road

SS71TF

Kiln Road

SS73YN

Rayleigh Road

SS73QT

Sunnymede Close

SS74QR

Church Road

SS73PU

Dark Lane

SS73NB

Coniston Road

SS73SY

Asquith Avenue

SS73JS

Thirlmere Road

SS71FB

Kingston Road

SS73LP

The Finches

SS73DH

Lime Tree Villas

SS73NZ

Stadium Way

SS71RS

Kiln Road

SS73LD

Prestwood Close

SS73NG

Great Burches Road

SS73TA

Rayleigh Road

SS73SF

Ascot Close

SS73UQ

Hart Road

SS73XW

Rayleigh Road

SS73LQ

Goldfinch Lane

SS74SS

Armstrong Road

SS73LG

The Common

SS73JT

Borrowdale Road

SS73TU

Kingsley Lane

SS73QY

Alderleys

SS72FQ

Solby Wood

SS73TG

Deerhurst Close

SS73JB

Grange Road

SS73PS

Hart Road

SS73JP

Langford Crescent

SS71SH

Kiln Road

SS73LT

Goldfinch Lane

SS73NL

Stadium Way

SS73PP

Park Road

SS71SJ

Kiln Road

SS73NE

Great Burches Road

SS74PY

Parsons Road

SS73DJ

The Canters

SS73LS

Goldfinch Lane

SS73YL

Drake Close

SS73LH

The Common

SS73RA

Bracken Way

SS73QJ

The Rundels

SS73TY

The Close

SS72TJ

Wyburn Road

SS73JA

Grange Road

SS71FF

Loveday Way

SS73PN

Raymonds Drive

SS79ST

Thundersley South

SS73XB

Rayleigh Road

SS72TB

Daws Heath Road

SS73LX

Great Burches Road

SS74QL

Church Road

SS73UG

Hart Road

SS73RS

Cedar Hall Gardens

SS73TT

Kingsley Crescent

SS73PE

Swans Green Close

SS73QN

The Rundels

SS73XT

Abbotswood

SS73SU

Rayleigh Road

SS73HX

Windermere Road

SS73YP

Rayleigh Road

SS71RT

Pendlestone

SS73TZ

Kingsley Lane

SS73SD

Newton Park Road

SS67TR

Arterial Road

SS72TD

Daws Heath Road

SS73SE

Sandown Road

SS71FJ

The Poppies

SS74DY

Manor Road

SS73LR

The Finches

SS73UB

Stadium Way

SS67GE

Arterial Road

SS73PR

Hart Road

SS73QX

Cedar Road

SS73SJ

Sandown Road

SS73DL

The Chase

SS73RY

Common Lane

SS73LU

Abreys

SS73PT

Dark Lane

SS73ND

Great Burches Road

SS73FQ

Thundersley North

SS74PS

Brunel Road

SS73TL

Rayleigh Road

SS73UL

Greenleas

SS67TS

Rat Lane

SS73RT

Sayers

SS73TP

Starling Close

SS73FJ

Laurel Mews

SS74FH

Armstrong Road

SS74QN

Church Road

SS73RF

Farm Way

SS73TD

Common Lane

SS73LF

Highview Road

SS73LE

The Common

SS73QL

The Rundels

SS72TF

Daws Heath Road

SS73RP

Grangeway