Linden Close Thundersley, Castle Point
15 addresses across 1 postcode (SS7), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6300561.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £381,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (D: 7, E: 2).
- Flood: 4 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 C; Band D in Castle Point costs £2,319 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Benfleet, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 25 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr Khan & Partners, about 590 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £381,000 | £381,000 | £381,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £317,000 | £317,000 | £317,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £275,000 | £265,000 | £285,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £228,000 | £228,000 | £228,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £199,995 | £199,995 | £199,995 |
| 2001 | 1 | £139,000 | £139,000 | £139,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £66,000 | £66,000 | £66,000 |
| 1997 | 2 | £68,998 | £68,000 | £69,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 12 SS7 4BD | Semi-detached | £381,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2021 | 4 SS7 4BD | Semi-detached | £330,000 | |
| 9 Jul 2019 | 1 SS7 4BD | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2017 | 6 SS7 4BD | Semi-detached | £317,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2016 | 4 SS7 4BD | Semi-detached | £265,000 | |
| 5 Feb 2016 | 12 SS7 4BD | Semi-detached | £285,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2011 | 10 SS7 4BD | Semi-detached | £228,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2010 | 7 SS7 4BD | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2007 | 1 SS7 4BD | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2004 | 12 SS7 4BD | Detached | £199,995 | |
| 15 Aug 2001 | 15 SS7 4BD | Detached | £139,000 | |
| 16 Jul 1999 | 4 SS7 4BD | Semi-detached | £66,000 | |
| 18 Aug 1997 | 2 SS7 4BD | Semi-detached | £68,000 | |
| 25 Jul 1997 | 11 SS7 4BD | Semi-detached | £69,995 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 92 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (8); House, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (5); 1967-1975 (3); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
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 C (37% of about 760 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)
- 117-123 London Road, Benfleet: up to 10 homes (320 m)
- 286 London Road, Benfleet: up to 9 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- High Road, Tarpots Town Centre, Benfleet: up to 40 homes, not permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Rear of 179-181 Church Road, Thundersley: up to 40 homes, not permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Maharaja Restaurant, 358 London Road, Benfleet: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 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, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 4 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 addresses are about 25 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS7 4BD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Benfleet 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Pitsea 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Rayleigh 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Southwold Crescent South Benfleet | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Basildon Town Centre | 6.7 km (4.1 miles) |
| Car parks | School Lane Car Park | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 9.6 km (5.9 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 41.6 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dr Khan & Partners | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cross Chemist | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Beauty Benfleet Studio | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Chartwell Private Hospital | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Police station | Pitsea Police Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest SGN Ltd - Manor Cashzone | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2,020 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 790 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 320 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,110 m² | 250 m |
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| North Benfleet Hall Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Coombe Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Thundersley Glen | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Benfleet Marsh | Wetland | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Round Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| Hadleigh Ray | Beach | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 15 | 15 |
3 of the street's 15 addresses are 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 Castle Point: see them on the Castle Point page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Benfleet | Secondary | 11–19 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woodham Ley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Montgomerie Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Robert Drake Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Jotmans Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kents Hill Infant Academy | Primary | 2–7 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kents Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kingston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| South Benfleet Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Thundersley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twentyfour7 Stop SS7 4BD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2025 |
| The Tarpots (Harvester) SS7 5UW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2024 |
| KFC SS7 5SQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2025 |
| B B Grout Ltd SS7 5SQ | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Tarpots News SS7 5SQ | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza SS7 5SQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Aspera SS7 5SQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Cosy Cafe And Creams SS7 5SQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2024 |
| The Cod Father SS7 5SQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Cross Chemists SS7 5YH | Retailers - other | 280 m | Exempt | |
| Wimpy SS7 5UH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Nisa SS7 5UH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 310 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Poppy's Cafe SS7 5UH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Cakes Away SS7 5SF | Other catering premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Rileys Sports Bar SS7 5SF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 22 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Linden Road (23); On or near Kennington Avenue (13); On or near Eastern Avenue (7); On or near Lambeth Road (6); On or near Moreland Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 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 | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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 4BD: 15 addresses
Nearby streets
Linden Leas · Linden Road · Kennington Avenue · London Road · Waverley Road · Chancel Close · Maytree Walk · Lambeth Road · Eastern Avenue · Moreland Close · Manor Road · Seamore 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 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.