Chase Close Thundersley, Castle Point
18 addresses across 1 postcode (SS7), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6300169.
16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £380,000 across 1 sale. 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 2). 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Castle Point costs £2,319 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Benfleet, about 2.7 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 390 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 78 to 80 m above sea level. None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Grace House Surgery, about 510 m away. About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 20 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £201,500 | £173,000 | £230,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | £127,000 | £127,000 | £127,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £116,000 | £116,000 | £116,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £99,750 | £83,000 | £116,500 |
| 1998 | 3 | £85,000 | £82,000 | £125,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 2024 | 9 SS7 3BU | Semi-detached | £380,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2023 | 11 SS7 3BU | Semi-detached | £425,000 | |
| 4 Jul 2022 | 16 SS7 3BU | Semi-detached | £450,000 | |
| 26 May 2021 | 22 SS7 3BU | Semi-detached | £375,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2004 | 3 SS7 3BU | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2004 | 8 SS7 3BU | Semi-detached | £173,000 | |
| 19 Oct 2001 | 22 SS7 3BU | Semi-detached | £127,000 | |
| 4 Sep 2001 | 18 SS7 3BU | Semi-detached | £127,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2000 | 12 SS7 3BU | Semi-detached | £116,000 | |
| 6 Dec 1999 | 3 SS7 3BU | Detached | £116,500 | |
| 1 Sep 1999 | 16 SS7 3BU | Semi-detached | £83,000 | |
| 27 Nov 1998 | 16 SS7 3BU | Semi-detached | £82,000 | |
| 5 Aug 1998 | 3 SS7 3BU | Detached | £125,000 | |
| 30 Jan 1998 | 15 SS7 3BU | Semi-detached | £85,000 | |
| 18 Apr 1997 | 21 SS7 3BU | Semi-detached | £80,000 | |
| 8 Mar 1996 | 15 SS7 3BU | Semi-detached | £60,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 106 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5). Built: 1967-1975 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Castle Point in 2026-27: Band D £2,319 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,546 | £1,803 | £2,061 | £2,319 | £2,834 | £3,349 | £3,864 | £4,637 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (34% of about 700 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Hobson And Sons Ltd Kenneth Road, Benfleet: up to 30 homes, permissioned (330 m)
- 61-69 Hart Road, Thundersley: up to 2 homes, not permissioned (420 m)
- Chase Nurseries, The Chase, Thundersley, Benfleet: up to 19 homes, permissioned (750 m)
- 166-168 Kiln Road, Benfleet, SS7 1SU: up to 7 homes, permissioned (860 m)
- Vallee Casa, 62 Hill Road, Benfleet: up to 6 homes, permissioned (920 m)
- Maharaja Restaurant, 358 London Road, Benfleet: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (1.0 km)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 78 m and 80 m above sea level (79 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS7 3BU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Benfleet 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km |
| Rayleigh 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.0 km | |
| Leigh-On-Sea 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.0 km | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m, 17 within 800 m; nearest The Chase Thundersley | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Basildon Town Centre | 8.3 km |
| Car parks | Rectory Road Car Park | 2.5 km |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.0 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 7.9 km |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 42.8 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Grace House Surgery | 510 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Rishi Pharmacy Limited | 420 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dental Beauty Benfleet Studio | 860 m |
| Hospital | Chartwell Private Hospital | 4.5 km |
| Police station | Rayleigh Police Station | 2.8 km |
| Cash machines | MFG - Benfleet, Thundersley Cashzone | 1.0 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 390 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 690 m² | 670 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 580 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,900 m² | 1.0 km |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 1.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St. Peter, a listed building (Grade II*), 690 m north-west. 6 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St. Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 690 m north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coombe Wood | Wood | 560 m west |
| Thundersley Glen | Valley | 670 m south |
| Round Hill | Hill | 2.0 km south |
| Benfleet Marsh | Wetland | 2.4 km south-west |
| Hadleigh Ray | Beach | 3.3 km south |
| Oakwood Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 18 | 18 |
None of the street's 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road or rail traffic.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thundersley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 350 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| USP College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 430 m | No published inspection |
| Kingston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 510 m | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Robert Drake Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kents Hill Infant Academy | Primary | 2–7 | 1.4 km | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kents Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| The Deanes | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The King John School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Harris Academy Benfleet | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.9 km | No published inspection |
| Westwood Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km | No published inspection |
| South Benfleet Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thundersley Congregational Church SS7 3AL | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Kiln Road Premier SS7 1TA | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jan 2024 |
| Thundersley Charcoal Grill SS7 3PB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| B B Grout Ltd SS7 3PB | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Lee's Kitchen SS7 3PB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 4 Good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Godden Lodge SS7 3PB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Tandoori Parlour SS7 3PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Trio And Toast SS7 3PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Da Delis SS7 1TA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Thundersley Post Office/Hera News Off Licence SS7 3HG | Retailers - other | 400 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Dan's News & Supermarket SS7 3PF | Retailers - other | 410 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jul 2024 |
| White Hart Public House SS7 3PF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Bread And Cheese SS7 1AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Carer's Choice SS7 1BU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 500 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Deepdale (4); On or near Kenneth Road (3); On or near Chase Close (3); On or near Princes Avenue (3); On or near Villiers Way (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SS7 3BU: 18 addresses
Nearby streets
Golden Manor Drive · Villiers Way · Tudor Close · Kings Park · Boyton Close · Princes Avenue · Broadlands · Hydeway · The Chase · Dorothy Gardens · Kenneth Road · Deepdale
All the streets in SS7 and across Castle Point.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.