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SS17 8PJ

South Hill

Orsett

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Detailed insights for SS17 8PJ

Overview

Postcode SS17 8PJ is located in a rural town, within the Orsett ward 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 nearest station is Stanford-Le-Hope, about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 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 27,549 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% 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 16 ft away from SS17 8PJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Orsett, Bulphan & Hordon-on-the-Hill near SS17 8PJ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS17 8PJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Stanford-Le-Hope

N/A

Walking directions to Stanford-Le-Hope

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS17 8PJ
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£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.

Recent sales

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS17 8PJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS17 8PJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 20256, Saffron Close, Stanford-Le-Hope, SS17 8PLTerracedFreehold£420,000
29 Aug 20254, South Hill Crescent, Stanford-Le-Hope, SS17 8PHSemi-DetachedFreehold£460,000
20 Aug 202517, South Hill Crescent, Stanford-Le-Hope, SS17 8PHSemi-DetachedFreehold£465,000
19 Aug 202525, South Hill Crescent, Stanford-Le-Hope, SS17 8PHSemi-DetachedFreehold£372,500
05 Aug 202512, By Pass Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, SS17 8PQSemi-DetachedFreehold£452,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SS17 8PJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHorndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miSecondarySt Clere's SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS17 8PJ

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Thurrock district (2025-26).

Band A£1,430
Band B£1,668
Band C£1,907
Band D£2,145
Band E£2,622
Band F£3,098
Band G£3,575
Band H£4,290

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 8PJ, 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 8PJ

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

The area around SS17 8PJ 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SS17 8PJ?

The median sale price around SS17 8PJ in Orsett, Bulphan & Hordon-on-the-Hill is £481,250 (about £467 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS17 8PJ?

There are 2 schools close to SS17 8PJ, including Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School (Good) and St Clere's School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SS17 8PJ?

The closest station to SS17 8PJ is Stanford-Le-Hope, about 1,423 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS17 8PJ?

SS17 8PJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,549 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS17 8PJ (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 8PJ 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).

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.