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Living in Thundersley and South Benfleet

A snapshot of life in Thundersley and South Benfleet, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Thundersley and South Benfleet is a town in Castle Point, East of England with a population of 49,886. The average house price is £423,137 and the overall crime rate is 51.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Thundersley and South Benfleet ranks

Population

49,886

Avg House Price

£423,137

Crime Rate

51.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

90.9%

Avg Download Speed

378 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£34,365

Median Age

44.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Thundersley And South Benfleet's detached homes (£567,339) command roughly 2.4× the price of a flat (£232,731).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Thundersley And South Benfleet prices have risen 30% over the last 9 years (£325,440 → £423,137).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£567,339	£502,500	221
Semi-Detached	£387,237	£380,000	329
Terraced	£342,895	£340,000	43
Flat	£232,731	£232,500	90

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Thundersley and South Benfleet is 51.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Thundersley And South Benfleet: violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

90.9% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	16
Primary	13
Secondary	3
% Top two bands	90.9%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School	Primary	No rating available
Hadleigh Junior School	Primary	No rating available
Holy Family Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
Jotmans Hall Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Kents Hill Infant Academy	Primary	Good
Kents Hill Junior School	Primary	Good
Kingston Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Montgomerie Primary School	Primary	Good
South Benfleet Primary School	Primary	No rating available
The Appleton School	Secondary	No rating available
The Deanes	Secondary	Good
The King John School	Secondary	Good
The Robert Drake Primary School	Primary	Good
Thundersley Primary School	Primary	Good
Westwood Academy	Primary	No rating available
Woodham Ley Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Thundersley And South Benfleet averages 378 Mbps — 278% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Thundersley And South Benfleet homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 58.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	D
Average EPC Score	69.5
% Rated C or Above	58.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,123

Demographics & Economy

Population	49,886
Median Age	44.2
Median Household Income	£34,365
Employment Rate	57.5%
Owner Occupied	71.7%
Degree-Level Qualified	21.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Thundersley And South Benfleet?

The average house price in Thundersley And South Benfleet is £423,137 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Thundersley And South Benfleet?

The most affordable entry point in Thundersley And South Benfleet is a flat, with an average price of £232,731.

Is Thundersley And South Benfleet a safe place to live?

Thundersley And South Benfleet has a recorded crime rate of 51.7 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Thundersley And South Benfleet?

Thundersley And South Benfleet has 16 schools in total, with 90.9% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Thundersley And South Benfleet?

Average broadband download speeds in Thundersley And South Benfleet are around 378 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.5% of premises.

How big is Thundersley And South Benfleet?

Thundersley And South Benfleet is a settlement in Castle Point with a population of approximately 49,886.

Most compared with

How does Thundersley and South Benfleet stack up against its neighbours?

Ashingdon

Thundersley and South Benfleet

House price: £437,500 · £423,137
Crime rate: 43.6 · 51.7
Distance: 5.6 mi

Aveley

Thundersley and South Benfleet

House price: £367,814 · £423,137
Crime rate: 101.6 · 51.7
Distance: 14.6 mi

Basildon

Thundersley and South Benfleet

House price: £352,811 · £423,137
Crime rate: 85.3 · 51.7
Distance: 5.0 mi

Billericay

Thundersley and South Benfleet

House price: £588,207 · £423,137
Crime rate: 85.3 · 51.7
Distance: 8.0 mi

Boreham

Thundersley and South Benfleet

House price: £385,221 · £423,137
Crime rate: 69.4 · 51.7
Distance: 13.7 mi

Brentwood

Thundersley and South Benfleet

House price: £611,158 · £423,137
Crime rate: 64 · 51.7
Distance: 12.1 mi

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