Thorpe
Ward in Southend-on-Sea, England
| Coordinates: | 51.533, 0.75 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 90 85 |
| Dialling code: | 01702 (Southend-on-Sea) |
The Thorpe (electoral ward) sits on the eastern side of the unitary authority of Southend-on-Sea in England. It is largely suburban, with a mix of Victorian and 20th-century housing, small shopping parades and easy access to the seafront and nearby green spaces, reflecting the borough’s coastal character.
Historically the name "Thorpe" points to an older secondary settlement and much of the ward expanded during the late 19th and inter‑war seaside growth; today the local economy is driven by retail and services and many residents commute into central Southend-on-Sea or London. The area maintains an active community life with schools, clubs and seaside leisure close to hand, attracting both families and older residents.
Postcode districts covering Thorpe
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 2 miles
- Basildon 12.7 miles
- Chelmsford 18.1 miles
- Maidstone 20.6 miles
- Gillingham 13.3 miles
- Grays 18.1 miles
- Chatham 15.1 miles
- Dartford 23.8 miles
- Canterbury 23 miles
- Gravesend 17.4 miles
- Brentwood 19.8 miles
- Sittingbourne 12.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Southchurch Ward 1 mile
- Kursaal Ward 1.1 miles
- West Shoebury Ward 1.1 miles
- Stonebridge Built-up area 1.3 miles
- St. Luke's Ward 1.8 miles
- Shoeburyness Ward 1.8 miles
- Victoria Ward 2 miles
- Southend-on-Sea Built-up area 2 miles
- Milton Ward 2 miles
- Sutton Parish 2.5 miles
- Great Wakering Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Westborough Ward 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Thorpe
SS1 3ED, SS1 2YF, SS1 3DY, SS1 2SQ, SS1 2SZ, SS1 3JU, SS1 3DT, SS1 3JF, SS1 3BD … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 3.5 miles
- London City Airport 29.9 miles
- Thorpe Bay Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Southend East Railway Station 0.9 miles
Hotels in Thorpe Ad
Schools in Thorpe
- Greenways Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 2.2 miles
- Roots Hall Stadium 2.3 miles
- Yantlet beach Beach 5.3 miles
- Sheerness Harbour Harbour 6.2 miles
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 8.1 miles
- Central Beach Beach 11.7 miles
- MidKent College - Medway College 13 miles
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 13 miles
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 13.1 miles
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 14.2 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 14.6 miles
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 14.9 miles