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 miles3.2 km
- Basildon 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Chelmsford 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Maidstone 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Gillingham 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Grays 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Chatham 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Dartford 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Canterbury 23 miles37 km
- Gravesend 17.4 miles28 km
- Brentwood 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Sittingbourne 12.5 miles20.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Southchurch Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Kursaal Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- West Shoebury Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Stonebridge Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- St. Luke's Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Shoeburyness Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Victoria Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Southend-on-Sea Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Milton Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Sutton Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Great Wakering Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Westborough Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Thorpe
SS1 3NQ, SS1 2UA, SS1 3HZ, SS1 3JP, SS1 2YT, SS1 3LU, SS1 2YR, SS1 3AZ, SS1 2SJ … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 3.5 miles5.7 km
- London City Airport 29.9 miles48.2 km
- Thorpe Bay Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
- Southend East Railway Station 0.9 miles1.4 km
Hotels in Thorpe Ad
Schools in Thorpe
- Greenways Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Roots Hall Stadium 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Yantlet beach Beach 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Sheerness Harbour Harbour 6.2 miles10 km
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 8.1 miles13 km
- Central Beach Beach 11.7 miles18.8 km
- MidKent College - Medway College 13 miles20.9 km
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 13 miles20.9 km
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 14.2 miles22.8 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 14.6 miles23.6 km
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 14.9 miles24 km