Town Pop. 1,479

Living in Orsett: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Orsett scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 50/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 71/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the RM16 postcode district, Orsett ranks 4th. It scores 14 points below the RM16 postcode district as a whole, which averages 62/100. Its healthcare score runs 12 points below the RM16 district's 62/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RM16 postcode district.

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Orsett scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
71
148.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 60 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Vehicle crime 45 crimes
↑ 533% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 37 crimes
↑ 268% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 20 crimes
↑ 286% above national average
other 37 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Baker Street 27 crimes
  2. 2 Vincent Avenue 19 crimes
  3. 3 Long Lane 14 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
48
Air Quality NO₂ 13.17 · PM2.5 7.9 · PM10 14.078 µg/m³
63
Green Space 10
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
33
1 school in area · 17 within 4km
1Good
  • Orsett Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
50
A&E departmentsBasildon University Hospital4.5 mi
Darent Valley Hospital6.8 mi
Queens Hospital8.7 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,615 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
44
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across Thurrock
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 40 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate55.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.6%Unemployed3.3%Retired28.4%Student3.5%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.8%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary22.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.3%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership78%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Thurrock · 2026-27
A £1,503
B £1,754
C £2,004
D £2,255
E £2,756
F £3,257
G £3,758
H £4,510
Energy London region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
34
Stanford-le-Hope 2.4 mi
East Tilbury 2.7 mi
Grays 3.2 mi
J30 M25 4.3 mi
J30 M25 4.3 mi
J30 M25 4.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £555,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All
£444k £481k £520k £558k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Baker Street 48 0.7 mi away ⇄
Southfields 37 1.0 mi away ⇄
Horndon on the Hill 51 1.7 mi away ⇄
Chadwell St Mary 49 2.0 mi away ⇄
Grays 63 2.4 mi away ⇄
Bulphan 31 2.6 mi away ⇄
East Tilbury 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Chafford Hundred 79 3.2 mi away ⇄
South Ockendon 62 3.4 mi away ⇄
Tilbury 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Stanford-le-Hope 57 3.9 mi away ⇄
Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock 60 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Orsett a nice place to live?

Orsett has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Orsett is 48/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Orsett?

Orsett has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 220 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Orsett?

Among the top-rated schools in Orsett is Orsett Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Orsett in total.

What are house prices like in Orsett?

The current median house price in Orsett is £555,000, around 95% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%.

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Postcode districts in Orsett

RM16 62 ⇄

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