Foxmeadows Thundersley, Castle Point
24 addresses across 1 postcode (SS7), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6300339.
13 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, C: 1, D: 5, E: 3). 1 address on its postcodes is 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 2.8 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Thundersley Oaks Nature Park, is about 590 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 74 to 76 m above sea level. 1 of its 24 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Grace House Surgery, about 520 m away. About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 15 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5); House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 2025 (4); 1950-1966 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (2).
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 (38% of about 660 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
- 61-69 Hart Road, Thundersley: up to 2 homes, not permissioned (430 m)
- Hobson And Sons Ltd Kenneth Road, Benfleet: up to 30 homes, permissioned (560 m)
- Maharaja Restaurant, 358 London Road, Benfleet: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (750 m)
- Vallee Casa, 62 Hill Road, Benfleet: up to 6 homes, 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 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 24 addresses are between 74 m and 76 m above sea level (75 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS7 3AR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Benfleet 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km |
| Rayleigh 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km | |
| Pitsea 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m, 14 within 800 m; nearest Church Road Thundersley | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Basildon Town Centre | 8.0 km |
| Car parks | School Lane Car Park | 2.7 km |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.3 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 8.2 km |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 42.4 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Grace House Surgery | 520 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Rishi Pharmacy Limited | 470 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dental Beauty Benfleet Studio | 610 m |
| Hospital | Chartwell Private Hospital | 4.8 km |
| Police station | Rayleigh Police Station | 2.8 km |
| Cash machines | Kent Hill Local Cashzone | 1.0 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m; nearest Thundersley Oaks Nature Park 1.6 ha | 590 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 1.9 ha | 720 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 690 m² | 860 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Swans Green 6,740 m² | 790 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,900 m² | 620 m |
Within 800 m: 3 parks and gardens, 5.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St. Peter, a listed building (Grade II*), 350 m 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* | 350 m west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coombe Wood | Wood | 390 m south-west |
| Thundersley Glen | Valley | 930 m south |
| Round Hill | Hill | 2.3 km south |
| Benfleet Marsh | Wetland | 2.5 km south-west |
| Hadleigh Ray | Beach | 3.6 km south |
| Oakwood Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 23 | 24 |
1 of the street's 24 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 160 m | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thundersley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 510 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Robert Drake Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 780 m | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| USP College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 780 m | No published inspection |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kents Hill Infant Academy | Primary | 2–7 | 1.2 km | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kents Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| Harris Academy Benfleet | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
| The Deanes | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The King John School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 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 |
| Jotmans Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodham Ley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thundersley Post Office/Hera News Off Licence SS7 3HG | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Kingston Primary School SS7 3HG | School/college/university | 160 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Breakfast Club SS7 3HG | School/college/university | 160 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Thundersley Charcoal Grill SS7 3PB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| B B Grout Ltd SS7 3PB | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Lee's Kitchen SS7 3PB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 4 Good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Godden Lodge SS7 3PB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Tandoori Parlour SS7 3PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Trio And Toast SS7 3PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Dan's News & Supermarket SS7 3PF | Retailers - other | 460 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jul 2024 |
| White Hart Public House SS7 3PF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Thundersley Congregational Church SS7 3AL | Other catering premises | 490 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Coombewood Drive (5); On or near Deepdale (4); On or near Grasmere Road (2); On or near Borrowdale Close (2); On or near Stoneleighs (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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 3AR: 24 addresses
Nearby streets
Fox Close · Kingston Way · Stoneleighs · Deepdale · Coombewood Drive · Kings Park · Raymonds Drive · Princes Avenue · Borrowdale Road · Hart Road · Grasmere Road · Borrowdale Close
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.