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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

RM163DU

Stanford Road

RM163EX

The Green

RM163JP

Mill Lane

RM163ND

Stifford Clays Road

CM133FY

Brentwood Road

RM143TJ

Brentwood Road

RM163BL

Stanford Road

RM163HD

Pound Lane

RM163NH

Stifford Clays Road

SS178LN

High Road

RM163DW

Welling Road

RM163JN

Rectory Fields

RM143RT

Church Road

RM143TU

Church Lane

RM163BX

Stanford Road

RM163HB

High Road

CM133HJ

St Marys Lane

RM163JE

Whitmore Close

RM163LD

High Road

SS178NN

Gordon Road

RM143SS

Brentwood Road

RM163DH

Criton Industrial Estate

RM163DY

Jason Close

RM163GU

Hew Watt Close

RM143SW

Primrose Gate

RM163ET

Rowley Road

RM163BE

Orsett Road

RM163DL

Paddock Close

SS178PF

Horndon Road

SS178PQ

By Pass Road

RM163GS

Rutledge Close

SS178LB

High Road

SS178NF

Florence Terrace

RM163HX

Parkers Farm Road

RM143BF

Lower Dunton Road

RM143EG

Laurel Drive

RM143SJ

Church Road

RM163DF

Welling Road

RM163BP

Brentwood Road

RM163BS

Stanford Road

SS178NA

Victoria Road

SS178NP

Gordon Road

SS178QA

North Hill

RM163LA

Fordhams Row

RM163LS

Baker Street

RM143RU

Church Road

RM143RX

Stanley Road

RM143SL

Brentwood Road

RM143TR

Church Lane

SS178LG

Halls Row

RM163HG

Bonham Drive

RM163HJ

Malting Lane

RM163JS

School Lane

SS178LL

High Road

SS178NE

Hillcrest Road

SS178QE

Kirkham Road

RM143TH

Church Road

SS178QD

Lower Dunton Road

RM163EU

Rowley Road

RM163HW

Wingfield Drive

RM163JU

Rectory Road

SS166JF

Meadow Drive

SS178PY

York Road

RM163JT

Rectory Road

RM163LX

Stifford Clays Road

RM163LT

Fen Lane

RM163NS

High Road

SS170PW

Saffron Gardens

SS178LH

Romagne Close

SS166DH

Tyelands Meadow

SS178LS

Hillcrest Close

SS178NJ

Gordon Road

SS178NL

Viceroy Court

SS178LR

Hillcrest Road

SS178QF

Lower Dunton Road

RM163BY

Annabell Avenue

RM163EH

Rectory Road

CM133HE

Dunnings Lane

CM133HH

St Mary's Lane

RM163GW

Bloomfield Walk

SS178PU

Robinson Road

RM143SX

Doesgate Lane

RM163HN

Shelford Close

SS178NQ

Hillcrest Court

SS178LP

Elm Bank Place

RM163AN

Green Lane

RM163AZ

Welling Road

SS178LY

Mill Lane

SS178PE

Horndon Road

RM163AY

A13 Eastbound

RM163DQ

Hemley Road

RM163DZ

Alderton Road

RM163AS

Woolings Row

SS178LE

The Square

SS178NS

Orsett Road

RM163DN

Ellis Close

RM163HU

Brentwood Road

SS178PD

Horndon Road

RM162FA

Long Lane

SS178PN

Orsett Road

Data Sources

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