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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 46 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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

New Thundersley Population

7,952

Population density

1,370.6 per km²

Crime

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

British

7,273

91.39%

Other White

122

1.53%

African

1.21%

Indian

1.12%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.7%

Total population: 7,958

Economics

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

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

1.72%

Other forms of private rent

1.51%

Total households: 3,305

Property prices in New Thundersley

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £388,750 in New Thundersley area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,500 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	31	£575,000	£396,250	£515,000	£692,500	£887,250
Flats	7	£212,500	£155,250	£190,000	£251,500	£262,000
Semi-Detached	51	£363,000	£303,125	£329,000	£405,000	£482,500
Terraced	7	£360,000	£333,000	£343,500	£422,750	£462,250

10 years median price trend in New Thundersley

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in New Thundersley

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