Ashingdon vs Thundersley and South Benfleet
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Thundersley And South Benfleet is about 3% cheaper on average. Ashingdon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashingdon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashingdon
£437,500
Thundersley and South Benfleet
£423,137
Crime Rate
Ashingdon
43.6
Thundersley and South Benfleet
51.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashingdon
100.0%
Thundersley and South Benfleet
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Ashingdon
433
Thundersley and South Benfleet
377.5
EPC Rating
Ashingdon
69.3
Thundersley and South Benfleet
69.5
Median Income
Ashingdon
£37,256
Thundersley and South Benfleet
£34,365
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Thundersley And South Benfleet more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £423,137 versus £437,500 in Ashingdon. The most affordable entry point in Ashingdon is a detached at £437,500, while in Thundersley And South Benfleet it is a flat at £232,731.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Thundersley And South Benfleet (£567,339 vs £437,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashingdon prices grew faster — 37% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 43.6 offences per 1,000 people, Ashingdon is the safer of the two – 19% lower than Thundersley And South Benfleet's 51.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashingdon is violent-crime, while in Thundersley And South Benfleet it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality favours Ashingdon: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 90.9% in Thundersley And South Benfleet.
Ashingdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Thundersley and South Benfleet School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashingdon | Thundersley and South Benfleet |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 16 |
| Primary | 1 | 13 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ashingdon enjoy 433.0 Mbps on average, while Thundersley And South Benfleet lags behind at 377.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Ashingdon and 98.5% in Thundersley And South Benfleet. Gigabit availability stands at 84.3% in Ashingdon and 70.9% in Thundersley And South Benfleet.
Ashingdon is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (433 vs 378 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Thundersley And South Benfleet is band D (score 69.5), ahead of Ashingdon's band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Ashingdon and £1,123 in Thundersley And South Benfleet. 56.5% of homes in Ashingdon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.4% in Thundersley And South Benfleet.
Thundersley And South Benfleet has more energy-efficient housing — 58.4% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ashingdon has a population of 6,490 while Thundersley And South Benfleet has 49,886. Median household income is £37,256 in Ashingdon and £34,365 in Thundersley And South Benfleet. The median age is 46.6 in Ashingdon and 44.2 in Thundersley And South Benfleet. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Ashingdon and 57.5% in Thundersley And South Benfleet.
| Indicator | Ashingdon | Thundersley and South Benfleet |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,490 | 49,886 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £37,256 | £34,365 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 80.6% | 71.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.8% | 21.6% |
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