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SS17 8LN

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Orsett

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Detailed insights for SS17 8LN

Overview

Postcode SS17 8LN is located in a rural town, within the Orsett area of Thurrock in the East of England region, and forms part of the Orsett, Bulphan & Hordon-on-the-Hill area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Orsett, Bulphan & Hordon-on-the-Hill is £66,912 per year. The median sale price in Orsett is £490,000 (around £469 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £400,000 and £675,000. The nearest station is Stanford-Le-Hope, about 1.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Horndon.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Orsett, Bulphan & Hordon-on-the-Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,463 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Orsett, Bulphan & Hordon-on-the-Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 51 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.7%

Approximately 4.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Orsett, Bulphan & Hordon-on-the-Hill is £66,912 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 99 ft away from SS17 8LN.

Flood risk

No risk

Orsett, Bulphan & Hordon-on-the-Hill near SS17 8LN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stanford-Le-Hope located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS17 8LN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHorndonMediumWalking directions to Horndon

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
440.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.85(-31%)
Vehicle crime
8.61(+96%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.62(-43%)
Burglary
5.96(+114%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.96(-6%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
278
96.19%
Irish
4
1.38%
Caribbean
2
0.69%
Other White
2
0.69%
Indian
1
0.35%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
26.48%
No qualifications
50
19.76%
Level 3 (A level)
42
16.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
16.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.28%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
50.39%
Owns with a mortgage
45
35.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.72%
Shared ownership
4
3.15%
Social rents from council
4
3.15%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Orsett

Median price: £490,000
Price per sq ft: £469
Sales (last 12 months): 77
Typical range (middle 50%): £400K – £675K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 (about £469 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
Detached37£650,000£461
Semi-Detached18£445,000£476
Terraced18£406,500£424
Flats4£284,750£500

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£284,750£462,500£385,000
2026£595,000£260,000£425,000£318,750
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£441£499£428£476
2026£473£474£467£466
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.

Recent sales

There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS17 8LN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS17 8LN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 2026Mayfield, High Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, SS17 8LNDetachedFreehold£350,000
13 Mar 20262, Romagne Close, Stanford-Le-Hope, SS17 8LHDetachedFreehold£595,000
20 Apr 2026Rex House, High Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, SS17 8LDDetachedFreehold£970,000
09 Feb 2026Abinitio, Mill Lane, Stanford-Le-Hope, SS17 8LXSemi-DetachedFreehold£445,000
16 Jul 2026Kashmir, Hillcrest Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, SS17 8LRDetachedFreehold£490,000

Schools

In the SS17 8LN postcode area, located within Orsett, Bulphan & Hordon-on-the-Hill, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for SS17 8LN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryHorndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS17 8LN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS17 8LN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCountry FayreHigh Road, Thurrock, SS17 8LBWalking directions to Country Fayre

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Thurrock district.

Band A£1,503
Band B£1,754
Band C£2,004
Band D£2,255
Band E£2,756
Band F£3,257
Band G£3,758
Band H£4,509

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SS17 8LN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Day

Orsett - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

James McMurdock

South Basildon and East Thurrock - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Reform UK

Geographic Information

DistrictThurrockE06000034
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth Basildon and East ThurrockE14001480
WardOrsettE05002240
ParishThurrock, unparished areaE43000029
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Orsett, Bulphan & Hordon-on-the-HillE02003299
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Thurrock 004DE01015980
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS17 8LN

Is SS17 8LN (Orsett, Bulphan & Hordon-on-the-Hill) safe?

The area around SS17 8LN records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SS17 8LN?

The median sale price around SS17 8LN in Orsett is £490,000 (about £469 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS17 8LN?

There is 1 school close to SS17 8LN, including Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around SS17 8LN?

SS17 8LN scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,463 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS17 8LN (Orsett, Bulphan & Hordon-on-the-Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock covering SS17 8LN is James McMurdock (Reform UK), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Day (Conservative and Unionist Party).