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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

RM163DD

Sandown Road

RM163DF

Welling Road

RM143SD

Victoria Road

RM163GW

Bloomfield Walk

RM163JU

Rectory Road

RM163EJ

The Spinney

SS178NP

Gordon Road

RM163NH

Stifford Clays Road

SS178LY

Mill Lane

RM143BN

Fen Gate

SS178LE

The Square

RM143TB

Doesgate Lane

RM143EF

Fieldwood Way

RM163EH

Rectory Road

RM163AT

Woolings Close

RM163JS

School Lane

RM143TA

Doesgate Lane

RM163BB

Stanford Road

RM143TJ

Brentwood Road

SS166JB

Goldsmiths

RM143RR

China Lane

RM163DZ

Alderton Road

SS178NF

Florence Terrace

RM143EE

Balgownie Drive

SS178NW

Gordon Road

RM143RT

Church Road

RM143TL

Brentwood Road

RM163AY

A13 Eastbound

SS178NJ

Gordon Road

RM163BA

Stanford Road

SS178PF

Horndon Road

RM163HN

Shelford Close

RM163EA

Beverley Close

SS178LX

Mill Lane

RM163DY

Jason Close

SS166DH

Tyelands Meadow

SS178QE

Kirkham Road

RM163BH

Orsett Road

RM143EG

Laurel Drive

RM143TR

Church Lane

RM163BP

Brentwood Road

RM143SJ

Church Road

RM163BY

Annabell Avenue

RM143TU

Church Lane

RM163DN

Ellis Close

SS178LN

High Road

RM163DU

Stanford Road

SS178NT

Francis Close

SS178PD

Horndon Road

RM163HR

Ridgwell Avenue

SS178PQ

By Pass Road

SS166HZ

Old Church Hill

RM163DX

Ashby Close

RM163DB

Bristowe Drive

SS178PU

Robinson Road

SS170PW

Saffron Gardens

RM163LH

High Road

SS178PT

Black Bush Lane

RM143TT

Church Lane

SS178PE

Horndon Road

RM143TS

Church Lane

SS166JF

Meadow Drive

SS178LU

Mill Lane

RM163HL

Malting Lane

RM143ST

Brentwood Road

SS178LL

High Road

RM163HE

Wingfield Drive

RM163NB

Stifford Clays Road

RM143RX

Stanley Road

RM163AN

Green Lane

RM163GY

Daltons Shaw

RM143SL

Brentwood Road

SS178PH

South Hill Crescent

SS166JA

South Hill

SS166JD

South Hill

RM163AZ

Welling Road

SS178NR

Orsett Road

RM163GZ

Medbree Court

RM163GT

Randall Drive

RM163HH

Malting Lane

RM163DP

Nursery Gardens

RM163BD

Brentwood Road

RM163JA

Herga Hyll

SS178ND

Victoria Road

RM143TP

Church Lane

RM163HJ

Malting Lane

SS178PZ

Orsett

RM163EX

The Green

RM163HA

Parkway

RM143EB

Farriers Way

SS166JE

Old Hill Avenue

RM163JP

Mill Lane

RM143RH

Fen Lane

RM163BS

Stanford Road

RM143RP

China Lane

SS178NL

Viceroy Court

SS178LD

High Road

SS178NE

Hillcrest Road

CM133HJ

St Marys Lane

RM163LS

Baker Street

Data Sources

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