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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
21.66(+217%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.95(-37%)
Vehicle crime
11.38(+159%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.19(+45%)
Burglary
6.08(+119%)
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 72 recent sales, the median property price is £477,500 in Orsett area, with individual transactions ranging from £232,500 up to £1,485,000.

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
Flats3£272,000
Terraced15£362,500
Detached29£650,000
Semi-Detached25£452,500

10 years median price trend in Orsett

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

All postcodes in Orsett

SS178LG

Halls Row

SS178PY

York Road

SS178NH

Gordon Road

RM163EB

St Giles Close

RM143SA

Fen Close

RM143SP

Peartree Lane

CM133HH

St Mary's Lane

SS178LQ

Lion Cottages

SS178LZ

Stephens Crescent

RM163ED

Penn Close

RM143SU

Hillview Cottages

RM163HT

Prince Charles Avenue

RM163NR

Baker Street

SS178QA

North Hill

RM163HB

High Road

RM143RS

Hatch Farm Cottages

RM143RU

Church Road

RM143TY

Lower Dunton Road

SS178NA

Victoria Road

SS178NU

Holmes Close

RM143PD

Little Warley Hall Lane

SS178LS

Hillcrest Close

RM163DE

Borley Court

RM163HU

Brentwood Road

RM163HZ

Lodysons Close

RM143BP

Dunnings Lane

RM163EU

Rowley Road

RM163JT

Rectory Road

SS178NG

Hillcrest Road

SS178LR

Hillcrest Road

RM162FA

Long Lane

RM163ET

Rowley Road

RM163LT

Fen Lane

SS178PJ

South Hill

RM143SW

Primrose Gate

RM143ED

Blackthorne Close

RM163HX

Parkers Farm Road

RM163DG

Hemley Road

SS178PX

Oxford Road

SS178PN

Orsett Road

SS178QD

Lower Dunton Road

RM163ND

Stifford Clays Road

SS178LB

High Road

RM163LJ

Baker Street

RM163DQ

Hemley Road

RM143TD

Lower Dunton Road

RM143RJ

Dunnings Lane

SS178NS

Orsett Road

RM163BX

Stanford Road

RM143RE

Harrow Lane

RM163BU

Nelson Road

RM143BF

Lower Dunton Road

RM163DL

Paddock Close

SS178PS

Orsett Road

RM143SX

Doesgate Lane

RM163JL

Five Chimney Cottages

CM133EL

St Marys Lane

SS178LH

Romagne Close

RM163BE

Orsett Road

SS178PL

Saffron Close

RM163JE

Whitmore Close

RM163HD

Pound Lane

RM163JR

Rowley Road

SS178QB

Laindon Road

RM163HP

Ridgwell Avenue

RM143TE

Blackthorne Close

RM163HQ

Cassell Close

SS178PG

Pump Street

RM143SS

Brentwood Road

RM163DH

Criton Industrial Estate

SS178NQ

Hillcrest Court

RM143SB

Albert Road

RM163GS

Rutledge Close

RM163BL

Stanford Road

SS166JG

South Avenue

RM163LX

Stifford Clays Road

RM163AQ

Sandown Close

SS178NX

Church Close

RM163AE

The Paddocks

SS178LW

Vincent Avenue

RM163HF

Bonham Drive

RM163HG

Bonham Drive

RM143EN

Manor Grange

SS178NN

Gordon Road

SS178QG

Lower Dunton Road

RM163GU

Hew Watt Close

CM133FY

Brentwood Road

RM163ER

High Road

RM163BF

Welling Road

RM163DW

Welling Road

CM133HE

Dunnings Lane

RM163LB

Rectory Road

SS178LF

High Road

CM133HG

St Marys Lane

RM163AS

Woolings Row

SS178QF

Lower Dunton Road

RM163JX

Rectory Road

RM163LA

Fordhams Row

RM143SR

Brentwood Road

RM163EL

Conways Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.