Villiers Way Thundersley, Castle Point
18 addresses across 2 postcodes (SS7), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6300969.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £477,272 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 1, D: 4, E: 3, F: 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 D; 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 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 77 to 81 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Grace House Surgery, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 640 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £477,272 | £477,272 | £477,272 |
| 2024 | 3 | £372,500 | £370,000 | £380,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £317,500 | £315,000 | £320,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2010 | 3 | £194,000 | £124,160 | £205,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £233,000 | £225,000 | £241,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £169,950 | £169,950 | £169,950 |
| 2000 | 1 | £129,995 | £129,995 | £129,995 |
| 1998 | 2 | £76,000 | £66,500 | £85,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £78,000 | £78,000 | £78,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | 4 SS7 3BH | Detached | £477,272 | |
| 14 Oct 2024 | 9 SS7 3BH | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2024 | 5 SS7 3BH | Detached | £372,500 | |
| 12 Mar 2024 | 15 SS7 3BH | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 9 Mar 2021 | 11 SS7 3BH | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2018 | 19 SS7 3BH | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2018 | 3 SS7 3BH | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2013 | 17 SS7 3BH | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2010 | 5 SS7 3BH | Detached | £124,160 | |
| 5 Aug 2010 | 5 SS7 3BH | Detached | £194,000 | |
| 6 Apr 2010 | 14 SS7 3BH | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2008 | 2 SS7 3BH | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2008 | 1 SS7 3BH | Detached | £241,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2006 | 2 SS7 3BH | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2004 | 6 SS7 3BH | Semi-detached | £169,950 | |
| 29 Sep 2000 | 9 SS7 3BH | Detached | £129,995 | |
| 17 Jul 1998 | 11 SS7 3BH | Detached | £85,500 | |
| 24 Mar 1998 | 7 SS7 3BH | Detached | £66,500 | |
| 8 Aug 1997 | 11 SS7 3BH | Detached | £78,000 | |
| 8 Oct 1996 | 9 SS7 3BH | Detached | £59,500 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 64 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (10); House, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (10); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 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: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Hobson And Sons Ltd Kenneth Road, Benfleet: up to 30 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- 61-69 Hart Road, Thundersley: up to 2 homes, not permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Chase Nurseries, The Chase, Thundersley, Benfleet: up to 19 homes, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- 166-168 Kiln Road, Benfleet, SS7 1SU: up to 7 homes, permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Vallee Casa, 62 Hill Road, Benfleet: up to 6 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SS7 3BH | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SS7 3BY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 77 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 3BH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SS7 3BY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Benfleet 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Rayleigh 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Leigh-On-Sea 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Chase Thundersley | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Basildon Town Centre | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Rectory Road Car Park | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 42.8 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Grace House Surgery | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rishi Pharmacy Limited | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Beauty Benfleet Studio | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Chartwell Private Hospital | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Rayleigh Police Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Benfleet, Thundersley Cashzone | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 300 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 690 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,900 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St. Peter, a listed building (Grade II*), 780 m (0.5 miles) north-west. 6 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* | 780 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coombe Wood | Wood | 650 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Thundersley Glen | Valley | 660 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Round Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Benfleet Marsh | Wetland | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Hadleigh Ray | Beach | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
| Oakwood Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) 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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
2 of the street's 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thundersley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 330 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| USP College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 360 m | No published inspection |
| Kingston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Robert Drake Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Deanes | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The King John School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | 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 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kents Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Westwood Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harris Academy Benfleet | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| South Benfleet Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thundersley Congregational Church SS7 3AL | Other catering premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Da Delis SS7 1TA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Kiln Road Premier SS7 1TA | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jan 2024 |
| Thundersley Charcoal Grill SS7 3PB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| B B Grout Ltd SS7 3PB | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Lee's Kitchen SS7 3PB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Godden Lodge SS7 3PB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Tandoori Parlour SS7 3PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Trio And Toast SS7 3PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Dan's News & Supermarket SS7 3PF | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Jul 2024 |
| White Hart Public House SS7 3PF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Carer's Choice SS7 1BU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Bread And Cheese SS7 1AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Thundersley Post Office/Hera News Off Licence SS7 3HG | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| SEEVIC College SS7 1TF | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lodge Close (6); On or near Chase Close (3); On or near Bradley Close (3); On or near Villiers Way (3); On or near Dorothy Gardens (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 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 | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 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 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
- Food hygiene ratings Da Delis (restaurant/cafe/canteen, SS7 1TA) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 15 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Godden Lodge (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, SS7 3PB) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 27 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Boyton Close · Tudor Close · Chase Close · The Chase · Golden Manor Drive · Broadlands · Hydeway · Bradley Link · Dorothy Gardens · Lodge Close · Kings Park · Princes Avenue
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.