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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.1% 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. There are 3 schools in New Thundersley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 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
48
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.1%
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
20.62(-34%)
Other theft
5.66(+2%)
Shoplifting
5.53(-22%)
Public order
5.28(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.28(-33%)
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

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 in New Thundersley area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,500 up to £1,215,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in New Thundersley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£515,000
Flats8£198,750
Semi-Detached46£350,000
Terraced6£343,500

10 years median price trend in New Thundersley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Thundersley.

All postcodes in New Thundersley

SS73PR

Hart Road

SS79SW

Thundersley South

SS74QL

Church Road

SS73FL

Chase Mews

SS73SG

Kempton Close

SS73XB

Rayleigh Road

SS74QB

Kelvin Road

SS73UW

Hart Road

SS71FL

Woodpecker Drive

SS71SJ

Kiln Road

SS73QQ

Sixth Avenue

SS73RP

Grangeway

SS73SP

Stockwood

SS71FF

Loveday Way

SS73RH

Woodlow

SS73TH

Rayleigh Road

SS73LG

The Common

SS73LP

The Finches

SS73TA

Rayleigh Road

SS72FQ

Solby Wood

SS73SB

Cheltenham Drive

SS67GX

Weirbrook

SS73JQ

Crossfell Road

SS73LB

Prestwood Drive

SS73TJ

Hacks Drive

SS73PS

Hart Road

SS73UB

Stadium Way

SS73YN

Rayleigh Road

SS73RX

Common Approach

SS72TB

Daws Heath Road

SS72TN

Western Road

SS73NB

Coniston Road

SS73QB

First Avenue

SS73QN

The Rundels

SS73SL

Common Lane

SS74PD

Fane Road

SS73LA

Common Approach

SS73NF

Burches Road

SS73JF

Windermere Road

SS73LF

Highview Road

SS73QH

First Avenue

SS73DN

The Chase

SS73RG

Farm Way

SS73RZ

Lewes Way

SS73TP

Starling Close

SS73HU

Keswick Road

SS73QU

Hart Road

SS73RA

Bracken Way

SS73RF

Farm Way

SS73BN

Claydons Lane

SS73FJ

Laurel Mews

SS73UH

Leighfields

SS74SS

Armstrong Road

SS79SU

Thundersley South

SS73PP

Park Road

SS73RL

Woodlow

SS73ST

Rayleigh Road

SS73UZ

Napier Gardens

SS73JS

Thirlmere Road

SS73SY

Asquith Avenue

SS73XT

Abbotswood

SS79SX

Thundersley South

SS67TR

Arterial Road

SS73LH

The Common

SS73TR

Rayleigh Road

SS67TZ

Great Wheatley Road

SS72FS

Solby Wood Place

SS73DT

Wensley Road

SS73PL

Raymonds Drive

SS73UX

Tollgate

SS73PE

Swans Green Close

SS73QY

Alderleys

SS74PS

Brunel Road

SS71BU

Kiln Road

SS73JX

Grandview Road

SS73UN

Kingshawes

SS73XH

Rayleigh Road

SS73PW

Raymonds Drive

SS73QF

Fourth Avenue

SS72TH

Thorington Avenue

SS73LS

Goldfinch Lane

SS73RB

Triton Way

SS73RU

Cedar Park Close

SS73TF

Deerhurst

SS73TL

Rayleigh Road

SS73UY

Heathfield

SS73SF

Ascot Close

SS73DR

Swale Road

SS73LT

Goldfinch Lane

SS67UQ

Arterial Road

SS71RT

Pendlestone

SS73DL

The Chase

SS73DP

Martingale

SS73JZ

Grandview Road

SS73NG

Great Burches Road

SS67TY

Arterial Road

SS72LH

Daws Heath Road

SS73RY

Common Lane

SS73UL

Greenleas

SS72TD

Daws Heath Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.