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The Homesteads

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About

The Homesteads ward lies in the southeastern portion of Thurrock, situated directly north of the Mardyke Valley. Its residential areas consist primarily of post-war housing estates and some newer developments, forming a settled community. The landscape is characterised by open fields and pockets of woodland that border the built environment.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Thurrock Thameside Nature Park, created on a former landfill site. This extensive area of restored grassland and wetlands provides significant green space and walking paths. The ward's position offers a blend of suburban living with immediate access to rural Thames estuary landscapes.

Area overview

On average The Homesteads has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in The Homesteads is £59,225 per year. The Homesteads is home to around 8,452 people, with a population density of about 3,915.7 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

The Homesteads Population
8,452
Population density
3,915.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.61(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.72(-76%)
Vehicle crime
2.6(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.25(-65%)
Other crime
2.01(0%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,606
89.98%
African
181
2.14%
Other White
174
2.06%
Indian
64
0.76%
Irish
64
0.76%
Total population: 8,453

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,393
20.11%
No qualifications
1,373
19.82%
Level 3 (A level)
1,333
19.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,265
18.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
909
13.12%
Total 16+ residents: 6,926

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,431
44.37%
Owns with a mortgage
1,406
43.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
258
8%
Social rents from council
63
1.95%
Other forms of private rent
49
1.52%
Total households: 3,225

Property prices in The Homesteads

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in The Homesteads area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £925,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for The Homesteads 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 The Homesteads over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£527,500
Flats4£201,000
Semi-Detached40£380,000
Terraced28£340,000

10 years median price trend in The Homesteads

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

All postcodes in The Homesteads

SS178AJ

Link Road

SS178QP

Arne Close

SS178HF

Southend Road

SS178BA

Branksome Close

SS178HP

Morley Hill

SS178QZ

Farnaby Way

SS178BZ

Oxley Gardens

SS178EG

Penny Lane

SS177SD

Gardner Avenue

SS178AU

Branksome Park

SS178DY

Beckett Drive

SS178RH

Delius Way

SS178AZ

Branksome Avenue

SS178EU

Gideons Way

SS178HN

Fourth Avenue

SS178HQ

Central Avenue

SS177SB

Burton Close

SS178DN

Hope Avenue

SS178EF

Rose Valley Crescent

SS178EQ

Pelham Place

SS178BU

Regan Close

SS178DF

Branksome Avenue

SS178DQ

Branksome Avenue

SS178RD

Parry Close

SS178AE

Bramleys

SS178DE

Branksome Avenue

SS178EP

Turold Road

SS178FA

Orchard Way

SS178QY

Byrd Way

SS178AB

Martins Close

SS178DD

Branksome Avenue

SS179NQ

One Tree Hill

SS178HJ

Hall Close

SS178QU

Tomkins Close

SS177AA

Southend Road

SS178AQ

Coxes Close

SS178EJ

Third Avenue

SS178HG

Central Avenue

SS177TH

Queen Elizabeth Drive

SS178BG

Silverdale

SS178ET

Havis Road

SS178HZ

Morley Hill

SS178QL

Dunstable Road

SS178RT

Colman Close

SS178EA

Kathleen Close

SS178ES

Turold Road

SS178DX

Rodings Avenue

SS178DR

Second Avenue

SS178AT

Magnolia Place

SS178HE

Magnet Terrace

SS178HX

Balstonia Drive

SS178HH

Foxfield Drive

SS178BJ

Hobhouse Road

SS178BN

Branksome Avenue

SS178DA

Alderman Walk

SS178DZ

Andrew Close

SS178RF

Boyce Road

SS177SE

Gardner Avenue

SS178AH

Russet Close

SS177RZ

Gardner Avenue

SS178EW

Third Avenue

SS178JA

Southend Road

SS178JL

Howell Road

SS178RW

Boyce Road

SS178BD

Branksome Avenue

SS178QR

Boyce Road

SS178QT

Dunstable Road

SS177RS

Colville Close

SS177RX

Woodmanhurst Road

SS178AF

Laxtons

SS178DP

Second Avenue

SS178JP

Milton Road

SS178DB

Avondale Gardens

SS178RJ

Boyce Road

SS178RE

Weelkes Close

SS177RY

Gardner Avenue

SS178FB

Montrose Mews

SS178JZ

Milton Road

SS178JJ

Howell Road

SS178QW

Tallis Close

SS178DH

Hope Avenue

SS178DS

Second Avenue

SS178EB

Graham Close

SS178PB

Stanford-Le-Hope By-Pass

SS178RG

Delius Way

SS178ED

Gideons Way

SS178JX

Milton Road

SS178RL

Boyce Road

SS178DL

Northlands Close

SS178QS

Purcell Way

SS178BY

Branksome Avenue

SS178EY

Cameron Close

SS177RR

Williamsons Way

SS178JN

Buckley Close

SS178QX

Dowland Close

SS177TQ

Edinburgh Avenue

SS178AL

Worcester Close

SS178BQ

Silverdale East

SS178JY

Milton Road

SS178AD

First Avenue

Data Sources

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