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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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

Median price£481,250
Price per sq ft£467
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£386K – £675K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £481,250 (about £467 per square foot) in Orsett area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 up to £1,485,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Orsett over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£687,500£461
Semi-Detached24£456,250£475
Terraced20£362,500£450
Flats2£286,000£499

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Orsett

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Orsett.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£550,000£345,000£287,500
2017£515,000£232,500£365,000£282,500
2018£612,500£237,200£385,000£270,000
2019£590,000£229,000£375,000£355,000
2020£589,998£257,500£380,000£360,000
2021£699,995£270,000£412,500£340,000
2022£795,000£285,000£495,000£420,000
2023£735,000£263,500£460,000£425,000
2024£590,000£275,000£472,500£370,500
2025£668,000£272,000£462,500£385,000
2026£682,500£445,000£312,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Orsett.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Orsett.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£360£329£378
2017£361£397£385£416
2018£359£409£398£399
2019£365£304£385£393
2020£419£427£383£391
2021£440£392£404£391
2022£460£415£451£472
2023£429£450£407£431
2024£433£429£411£428
2025£445£472£428£424
2026£543£533£518
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Orsett.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Orsett in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.