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About

Orsett ward encompasses a primarily rural portion of Thurrock, characterised by expansive agricultural land, scattered farmsteads, and small residential hamlets. The landscape is dominated by open fields and pockets of woodland, creating a distinct contrast to the more urbanised areas of the borough to the south. The settlement pattern is dispersed, with the historic village of Orsett itself forming the main residential cluster, centred around its traditional village green and conserved buildings.

The area's rural character is preserved within the Metropolitan Green Belt, which restricts large-scale development. A notable local feature is the Orsett Cock, a historic coaching inn that has served travellers for centuries on the old London road. The ward's eastern boundary is partially defined by the M25 motorway, which introduces a constant ambient sound, while the surrounding countryside remains dedicated to arable farming and equestrian activities.

Area overview

On average Orsett has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Orsett is £66,912 per year. There are 3 schools in Orsett: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Orsett is home to around 6,417 people, with a population density of about 135.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Orsett Population
6,417
Population density
135.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
31.17(+338%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.19(-32%)
Vehicle crime
10.75(+136%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.64(+19%)
Other theft
6.86(+23%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,603
87.3%
Other White
200
3.12%
African
142
2.21%
Indian
117
1.82%
Irish
51
0.79%
Total population: 6,418

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,365
25.39%
No qualifications
1,047
19.48%
Level 3 (A level)
965
17.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
855
15.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
658
12.24%
Total 16+ residents: 5,376

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,024
41.69%
Owns with a mortgage
969
39.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
276
11.24%
Social rents from council
119
4.85%
Other forms of private rent
54
2.2%
Total households: 2,456

Property prices in Orsett

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £462,500 in Orsett area, with individual transactions ranging from £260,000 up to £935,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Orsett 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 Orsett over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£530,000
Flats1£272,000
Semi-Detached22£455,000
Terraced11£362,500

10 years median price trend in Orsett

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

All postcodes in Orsett

SS178PS

Orsett Road

RM143BJ

Church Road

RM163EJ

The Spinney

RM163DP

Nursery Gardens

RM163BF

Welling Road

RM143SU

Hillview Cottages

RM163DB

Bristowe Drive

SS178PW

Orsett Road

RM143RJ

Dunnings Lane

RM163ED

Penn Close

RM163ER

High Road

RM163HA

Parkway

SS178PG

Pump Street

RM143ED

Blackthorne Close

RM143RH

Fen Lane

RM143SB

Albert Road

RM163BT

Grosvenor Road

RM163HH

Malting Lane

SS178LF

High Road

CM133LX

Brentwood Road

RM143RE

Harrow Lane

RM163BB

Stanford Road

RM163BW

Stanford-Le-Hope By-Pass

RM163DX

Ashby Close

RM163AT

Woolings Close

RM163HZ

Lodysons Close

SS166JD

South Hill

RM163DG

Hemley Road

RM143TD

Lower Dunton Road

SS166HZ

Old Church Hill

RM143TL

Brentwood Road

RM163AQ

Sandown Close

RM163HR

Ridgwell Avenue

SS178LA

South Hill

RM163HF

Bonham Drive

RM163LB

Rectory Road

RM163HP

Ridgwell Avenue

RM163LJ

Baker Street

SS166JB

Goldsmiths

SS166JE

Old Hill Avenue

SS178LZ

Stephens Crescent

RM143TS

Church Lane

RM163BA

Stanford Road

SS178NX

Church Close

SS178QB

Laindon Road

RM143EF

Fieldwood Way

RM163JA

Herga Hyll

SS166JG

South Avenue

CM133EL

St Marys Lane

RM143TA

Doesgate Lane

RM143EE

Balgownie Drive

RM143RL

Fen Lane

RM163NR

Baker Street

SS178NT

Francis Close

SS178NU

Holmes Close

RM143RR

China Lane

RM163JX

Rectory Road

RM163LH

High Road

RM163BH

Orsett Road

RM163EB

St Giles Close

SS178QG

Lower Dunton Road

RM143TB

Doesgate Lane

RM163AE

The Paddocks

RM163HQ

Cassell Close

SS178NH

Gordon Road

SS178PJ

South Hill

RM143SR

Brentwood Road

RM163HS

Prince Charles Avenue

SS178LD

High Road

CM133HG

St Marys Lane

RM143EN

Manor Grange

RM143ST

Brentwood Road

RM163EL

Conways Road

SS178NG

Hillcrest Road

SS178PZ

Orsett

RM143SA

Fen Close

RM163HL

Malting Lane

SS178ND

Victoria Road

SS178NR

Orsett Road

SS178PH

South Hill Crescent

SS178PT

Black Bush Lane

RM163GT

Randall Drive

RM163HE

Wingfield Drive

RM143TP

Church Lane

RM163EA

Beverley Close

RM163DD

Sandown Road

RM163NB

Stifford Clays Road

SS166JA

South Hill

SS178LQ

Lion Cottages

SS178PX

Oxford Road

RM143TT

Church Lane

RM163GY

Daltons Shaw

SS178LW

Vincent Avenue

SS178PL

Saffron Close

RM143PD

Little Warley Hall Lane

SS178NW

Gordon Road

SS178LX

Mill Lane

RM143SD

Victoria Road

SS178LU

Mill Lane

RM143TE

Blackthorne Close

Data Sources

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