Swans Green Close Thundersley, Castle Point
30 addresses across 1 postcode (SS7), about 180 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6300902.
- Sales: 36 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £433,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 6, E: 10).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 Rayleigh, about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 380 m away.
- 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: Its addresses are 78 to 81 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Grace House Surgery, about 110 m away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | £433,000 | £392,500 | £465,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £462,500 | £462,500 | £462,500 |
| 2021 | 1 | £331,000 | £331,000 | £331,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £302,000 | £302,000 | £302,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £337,500 | £300,000 | £375,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £347,000 | £347,000 | £347,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £292,500 | £292,500 | £292,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £227,500 | £227,500 | £227,500 |
| 2013 | 4 | £202,500 | £190,000 | £235,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £199,995 | £199,995 | £199,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2025 | 14 SS7 3PE | Detached | £465,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2025 | 12 SS7 3PE | Detached | £392,500 | |
| 7 Mar 2025 | 3 SS7 3PE | Detached | £433,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2022 | 17 SS7 3PE | Semi-detached | £462,500 | |
| 28 Jun 2021 | 20 SS7 3PE | Semi-detached | £331,000 | |
| 29 May 2020 | 26 SS7 3PE | Semi-detached | £302,000 | |
| 9 Oct 2019 | 3 SS7 3PE | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2019 | 4 SS7 3PE | Semi-detached | £375,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2018 | 7 SS7 3PE | Semi-detached | £330,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2017 | 23 SS7 3PE | Semi-detached | £347,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2016 | 30 SS7 3PE | Semi-detached | £370,000 | |
| 6 May 2015 | 6 SS7 3PE | Semi-detached | £292,500 | |
| 1 Jul 2014 | 22 SS7 3PE | Semi-detached | £227,500 | |
| 29 Nov 2013 | 20 SS7 3PE | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2013 | 23 SS7 3PE | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2013 | 26 SS7 3PE | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2013 | 5 SS7 3PE | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2012 | 17 SS7 3PE | Semi-detached | £199,995 | |
| 16 Dec 2011 | 30 SS7 3PE | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2011 | 19 SS7 3PE | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2011 | 26 SS7 3PE | Semi-detached | £197,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2010 | 16 SS7 3PE | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 3 Feb 2010 | 16 SS7 3PE | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 3 Dec 2007 | 15 SS7 3PE | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2006 | 10 SS7 3PE | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2006 | 11 SS7 3PE | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2006 | 10 SS7 3PE | Semi-detached | £142,500 | |
| 16 May 2005 | 29 SS7 3PE | Detached | £224,000 | |
| 17 May 2004 | 11 SS7 3PE | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2002 | 26 SS7 3PE | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2002 | 19 SS7 3PE | Semi-detached | £123,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2002 | 21 SS7 3PE | Semi-detached | £132,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2001 | 20 SS7 3PE | Semi-detached | £112,000 | |
| 26 May 2000 | 6 SS7 3PE | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 23 Jul 1999 | 8 SS7 3PE | Semi-detached | £73,750 | |
| 12 Dec 1997 | 17 SS7 3PE | Semi-detached | £74,500 |
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 95 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (7); House, semi-detached (5); Bungalow, detached (4). Built: 1950-1966 (16); 1967-1975 (1); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (14).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 addresses)
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 (45% of about 710 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)
- 61-69 Hart Road, Thundersley: up to 2 homes, not permissioned (120 m)
- Chase Nurseries, The Chase, Thundersley, Benfleet: up to 19 homes, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Hobson And Sons Ltd Kenneth Road, Benfleet: up to 30 homes, permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- 343 Rayleigh Road, Thundersley: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- 271 Rayleigh Road, Thundersley, Benfleet SS7 3XF.: up to 16 homes, permissioned (1 km (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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 5 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 30 addresses are between 78 m and 81 m above sea level (79 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS7 3PE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rayleigh 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Benfleet 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Leigh-On-Sea 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Park Road Thundersley | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Basildon Town Centre | 8.6 km (5.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Rectory Road Car Park | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 42.6 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Grace House Surgery | 110 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rishi Pharmacy Limited | 70 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Beauty Benfleet Studio | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Chartwell Private Hospital | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Rayleigh Police Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Autohalt Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 14 ha | 380 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 690 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Swans Green 6,740 m² | 280 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,900 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 18 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St. Peter, a listed building (Grade II*), 840 m (0.5 miles) west. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St. Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 840 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Great Common | Wood | 840 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Thundersley Glen | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Round Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Benfleet Marsh | Wetland | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Oakwood Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) east |
| Hadleigh Ray | Beach | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south |
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) | 11.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
None of the street's 30 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, railways or aircraft.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thundersley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 120 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| USP College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Deanes | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Robert Drake Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The King John School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Kents Hill Infant Academy | Primary | 2–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kents Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Westwood Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan's News & Supermarket SS7 3PF | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jul 2024 |
| White Hart Public House SS7 3PF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Thundersley Primary School SS7 3PU | School/college/university | 80 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Treetops SS7 3PU | School/college/university | 80 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Wah Nam Chinese Takeaway SS7 3PS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Value Food Express SS7 3PS | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2024 |
| Cafe De Julia SS7 3PS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Rishi Pharmacy Ltd SS7 3PR | Retailers - other | 110 m | Exempt | |
| Thundersley Charcoal Grill SS7 3PB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| B B Grout Ltd SS7 3PB | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Lee's Kitchen SS7 3PB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 4 Good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Godden Lodge SS7 3PB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Tandoori Parlour SS7 3PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Trio And Toast SS7 3PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Park Road (9); On or near Swans Green Close (7); On or near The Rundels (6); On or near Dark Lane (3); On or near Hart Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 39% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, house, semi-detached (lodged 17 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- SS7 3PE: 30 addresses of 31 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Dark Lane · Hart Close · Sunnymede Close · Avington Walk · Grangeway · Park Road · Grandview Road · Hydeway · Chatsworth · The Rundels · Prestwood Drive · Cedar Road
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.