Thundersley North
Ward in Castle Point, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.573, 0.58 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 78 89 |
| Dialling code: | 01268 (Basildon) |
Thundersley North is a largely residential ward in the borough of Castle Point, Essex, in the south‑east of England. It combines 20th‑century suburban housing with pockets of green space and local shops, and lies close to amenities in Benfleet and Southend-on-Sea. Residents benefit from easy access to nearby open countryside such as Hadleigh Country Park and views towards the Thames Estuary, while transport links make commuting into London and other regional centres straightforward.
Historically a small village that expanded during the 1900s, the area keeps a village feel with active community groups, primary schools and small businesses serving local life. Economically it is primarily residential and commuter‑oriented, but its mix of green belt protection and suburban streets gives it a quieter, more suburban character within the coastal borough of Castle Point.
Postcode districts covering Thundersley North
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 6 miles
- Bexley 20.2 miles
- Basildon 5.1 miles
- Chelmsford 11.9 miles
- Maidstone 21 miles
- Gillingham 13.8 miles
- Harlow 24.4 miles
- Grays 12.1 miles
- Chatham 14.8 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 19.6 miles
- Dartford 18 miles
- Gravesend 13.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Thundersley and South Benfleet Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Wheatley Ward 0.9 miles
- St. George's Ward 1.1 miles
- Thundersley South Ward 1.2 miles
- Tarpots Ward 1.2 miles
- Appleton Ward 1.3 miles
- Sweyne Park and Grange Ward 1.5 miles
- St. Michael's Ward 1.6 miles
- Bowers Gifford and North Benfleet Parish 1.7 miles
- Rayleigh Built-up area 1.8 miles
- St. Mary's Ward 1.8 miles
- North Benfleet Built-up area 1.9 miles
Example postcodes in Thundersley North
SS7 3TZ, SS7 3JA, SS7 3PE, SS7 3RU, SS7 3RJ, SS7 3JX, SS7 3QL, SS7 3ST, SS7 3HA … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 5 miles
- London City Airport 23 miles
- Rayleigh Railway Station 1.4 miles
- Benfleet Railway Station 2.2 miles
Hotels near Thundersley North Ad
- The Oakland 2 5.2 miles
- Premier Inn Basildon - Rayleigh 3 0.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Southend 4 5.3 miles
- Oyster Fleet Hotel 2 3.4 miles
- The Ship Hotel 3.8 miles
- Premier Inn Basildon - East Mayne 3 3.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Basildon 4 5.1 miles
- The New Chichester Hotel 3 2.2 miles
- Premier Inn Southend Airport 3 4.4 miles
- Rettendon Lodge 4.3 miles
Schools in Thundersley North
- Cedar Hall School Special
- Kingston Primary School Primary
- The Robert Drake Primary School Primary
- Thundersley Primary School Primary
- USP College Further education
Local points of interest
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 3.7 miles
- Roots Hall Stadium 5.5 miles
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 5.8 miles
- Yantlet beach Beach 8.1 miles
- Hylands Estate 10.8 miles
- Sheerness Harbour Harbour 11.4 miles
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 12.2 miles
- MidKent College - Medway College 12.4 miles
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 13.1 miles
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 13.5 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 13.6 miles
- Blue Water Shopping centre 16.2 miles