Fen Close Bulphan, Thurrock
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (RM14), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40520050.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £525,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 5).
- Flood: 12 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band G; Band D in Thurrock costs £2,255 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 94% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is West Horndon, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 7 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Orsett Surgery, about 3.8 km (2.4 miles) away.
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 15 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £525,000 | £525,000 | £525,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £421,250 | £400,000 | £442,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £424,500 | £424,500 | £424,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £635,000 | £635,000 | £635,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £436,500 | £323,000 | £550,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £256,250 | £250,000 | £262,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £278,000 | £278,000 | £278,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £244,998 | £240,000 | £249,995 |
| 2002 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2024 | 8 RM14 3SA | Semi-detached | £525,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2020 | 8 RM14 3SA | Semi-detached | £442,500 | |
| 1 May 2020 | 16 RM14 3SA | Semi-detached | £400,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2019 | 10 RM14 3SA | Semi-detached | £380,000 | |
| 2 Aug 2017 | 8 RM14 3SA | Semi-detached | £424,500 | |
| 31 Mar 2016 | OAKLEIGH LODGE RM14 3SA | Detached | £635,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2015 | 12 RM14 3SA | Semi-detached | £360,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2014 | 6 RM14 3SA | Semi-detached | £323,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2014 | OAKWOOD RM14 3SA | Detached | £550,000 | |
| 2 Jul 2012 | 16 RM14 3SA | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2012 | 8 RM14 3SA | Semi-detached | £262,500 | |
| 13 Feb 2007 | 6 RM14 3SA | Semi-detached | £278,000 | |
| 6 Nov 2006 | 10 RM14 3SA | Semi-detached | £249,995 | |
| 26 Jun 2006 | 12 RM14 3SA | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2002 | 10 RM14 3SA | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2001 | OAKLEIGH LODGE RM14 3SA | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 25 Mar 1997 | 8 RM14 3SA | Semi-detached | £81,500 | |
| 3 Feb 1997 | OAKWOOD RM14 3SA | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 27 Aug 1996 | 16 RM14 3SA | Semi-detached | £91,250 | |
| 31 Mar 1995 | 12 RM14 3SA | Semi-detached | £81,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 95 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (3); House, semi-detached (2); House, detached (2). Built: 1976-1982 (2); 1967-1975 (2); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Council tax
What each band costs in Thurrock in 2026-27: Band D £2,255 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,503 | £1,754 | £2,004 | £2,255 | £2,756 | £3,257 | £3,758 | £4,509 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band G (33% of about 690 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 km (0.6 miles)
- Manor House Farm, Brentwood Road, Bulphan, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Portland Lodge Brentwood Road Bulphan Essex RM14 3TJ: up to 5 homes, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
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, 9 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 7 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 25 homes the Environment Agency counts, 2 are in areas at high risk, 5 medium, 11 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| RM14 3SA | zone 2 | 3 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
| RM14 3SD | zone 2 | 6 / 2 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 7 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RM14 3SA | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| RM14 3SD | 100% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | West Horndon 412,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Laindon 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Stanford-Le-Hope 745,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church Bulphan | 280 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Basildon Town Centre | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Tilbury Ferry Terminal | 10.5 km (6.6 miles) |
| Car parks | JDR Trans Ltd. - Depot Parking | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 21.7 km (14 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 38.8 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Orsett Surgery | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Great Berry Pharmacy | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 17 Denehurst Gardens | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Orsett Hospital | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | South Ockendon Police Station | 7 km (4.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | BP - Orsett North SF Connect, Orsett Cashzone | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 960 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 370 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 300 m north-west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 300 m north-west |
| Old Plough House | Listed building, Grade II* | 910 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Bulphan World War II bombing decoy, 850m and 890m south west of Doesgate Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Castle's Gorse | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Gorwyn's Plantation | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Sticking Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Snake Spinney | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| New Covert | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Old Hall Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Thurrock: see them on the Thurrock page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulphan Church of England Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Church Lane (6); On or near Albert Road (5); On or near Stanley Road (3); On or near Fen Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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.
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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 industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.