Town Pop. 49,504

Living in Thundersley and South Benfleet: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Thundersley and South Benfleet comes out at 62/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is schools: 63/100 against a national town median of 23/100. That is the highest score of the 3 places in the SS13 postcode district.

It scores 7 points above the SS13 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. That is 12 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (85). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SS13 postcode district.

62
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Thundersley and South Benfleet scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
55.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 1,183 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 260 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 220 crimes
↓ 71% below national average
Shoplifting 182 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Public order 180 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
other 702 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 155 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 135 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 119 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 11 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
67
Green Space 23
Parks Ample 25
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Ample 8
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 13

Services

Schools
63
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 20 in area · 31 within 4km
1Outstanding16Good1Requires Improvement2Ungraded
  • Kingston Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Cedar Hall SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Glenwood SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hadleigh Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Kents Hill Infant AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Kents Hill Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Montgomerie Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Rayleigh Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • South Benfleet Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
58
A&E departmentsSouthend University Hospital2.7 mi
Basildon University Hospital3.8 mi
Medway Maritime Hospital11.3 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
5 GP surgeries in area 9 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity3,171 patients per GP
9dentists10pharmacies

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
68
Full fibre (FTTP)68.8%
available across Castle Point
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 1,036 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.8%Unemployed2.3%Retired28.9%Student3%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.2%Skilled & technical38.7%Routine & elementary23.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.1%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.4%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership83.4%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax Castle Point · 2026-27
A £1,546
B £1,804
C £2,061
D £2,319
E £2,834
F £3,350
G £3,865
H £4,638
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
51
Benfleet 1.4 mi
Rayleigh 2.1 mi
Leigh-on-Sea 3 mi
J29 M25 12.4 mi
J29 M25 12.5 mi
J1 M2 12.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 12
Retail Shopping Ample 37
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Ample 19

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £390,000 334
Detached £550,000 113
Semi-detached £376,250 152
Terraced £347,500 17
Flat / Maisonette £222,750 52
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£204k £327k £453k £575k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

North Benfleet 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Rayleigh 60 2.2 mi away ⇄
Canvey Island 55 2.9 mi away ⇄
Nevendon 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Rawreth 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wickford 58 4.0 mi away ⇄
Hullbridge 52 4.4 mi away ⇄
Hockley and Hawkwell 59 4.4 mi away ⇄
Battlesbridge 35 4.6 mi away ⇄
Runwell 56 4.9 mi away ⇄
Fobbing 46 4.9 mi away ⇄
Basildon 56 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thundersley and South Benfleet a nice place to live?

Thundersley and South Benfleet is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Thundersley and South Benfleet is 62/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Thundersley and South Benfleet?

Thundersley and South Benfleet is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 2,727 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Thundersley and South Benfleet?

Among the top-rated schools in Thundersley and South Benfleet are Kingston Primary School, Cedar Hall School and Glenwood School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 20 rated schools in Thundersley and South Benfleet in total.

What are house prices like in Thundersley and South Benfleet?

The current median house price in Thundersley and South Benfleet is £390,000, around 37% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £550,000, semi-detached £376,250, terraced £347,500, flat £222,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 334 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Thundersley and South Benfleet

SS13 55 ⇄
SS6 61 ⇄
SS7 61 ⇄

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