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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(-57%)
Vehicle crime
2.96(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.72(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.48(-79%)
Public order
1.77(-65%)
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 94 recent sales, the median property price is £366,500 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
Semi-Detached47£380,000
Detached12£527,500
Flats5£202,000
Terraced30£350,000

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

SS178HY

Morley Hill

SS177RS

Colville Close

SS178JR

Southend Road

SS178QR

Boyce Road

SS177AA

Southend Road

SS178HL

Southend Road

SS178DN

Hope Avenue

SS178HG

Central Avenue

SS178BX

Tudor Avenue

SS178JH

Howell Road

SS177AB

Southend Road

SS178BP

Kelvinside

SS178HX

Balstonia Drive

SS177RT

Williamsons Way

SS178DX

Rodings Avenue

SS178RP

Boyce Road

SS178EY

Cameron Close

SS178DL

Northlands Close

SS178RW

Boyce Road

SS178JL

Howell Road

SS177TH

Queen Elizabeth Drive

SS178EW

Third Avenue

SS178BF

Leonard Mews

SS178FA

Orchard Way

SS178DZ

Andrew Close

SS178QZ

Farnaby Way

SS178DQ

Branksome Avenue

SS178AF

Laxtons

SS178AB

Martins Close

SS178ES

Turold Road

SS178HS

Kenneth Gardens

SS178RF

Boyce Road

SS177TJ

Gardner Avenue

SS178JY

Milton Road

SS178RE

Weelkes Close

SS178HW

Southend Road

SS178DD

Branksome Avenue

SS178EF

Rose Valley Crescent

SS178AG

Bramleys

SS178DH

Hope Avenue

SS178EG

Penny Lane

SS177RX

Woodmanhurst Road

SS178HT

Balstonia Drive

Data Sources

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