Area360 logo

Find postcode

New Thundersley

Interactive map displaying New Thundersley

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.

Data Sources

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