Orsett is a largely rural ward in the unitary authority of Thurrock, in west Essex, sitting on higher ground with long views across the River Thames towards Kent. It keeps a village character of lanes, farmland and historic buildings even though it lies within an area better known for ports and retail developments.
The ward has a strong agricultural pedigree and an active community life - the long‑running Orsett Show is a notable local event - while the parish St Giles' Church and other historic features reflect its past. Many residents commute to London or nearby employment centres, so the area mixes traditional rural living with practical links to the Thames‑side economy.
Postcode districts covering Orsett
Most populated places nearby
- Islington 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Southend-on-Sea 14.9 miles24 km
- City of Westminster 23 miles37 km
- Bexley 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Croydon 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Basildon 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Chelmsford 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Maidstone 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Gillingham 14.3 miles23 km
- Harlow 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Grays 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Chatham 13.8 miles22.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Bulphan Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Horndon on the Hill Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Orsett Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Southfields Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Baker Street Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- The Homesteads Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- West Horndon Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Langdon Hills Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Little Thurrock Blackshots Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Stanford-le-Hope West Ward 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Stifford Clays Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Stanford East and Corringham Town Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Orsett
RM16 3JA, SS16 6JB, RM14 3EG, RM16 3AN, RM16 3HJ, SS17 8NJ, SS17 8NT, SS17 8LF, RM16 3HH … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 13.7 miles22 km
- London Southend Airport 14.2 miles22.9 km
- West Horndon Railway Station 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Stanford-le-Hope Railway Station 2.7 miles4.3 km
Hotels near Orsett Ad
- Glass House Retreat 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Stifford Hall Hotel Thurrock 3 3.4 miles5.4 km
- The Railway by Innkeeper's Collection 4 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Holiday Inn Basildon 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- De Rougemont Manor 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Marygreen Manor Hotel 4 6.8 miles10.9 km
- The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford 3 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Ibis London Thurrock M25 3 5.9 miles9.5 km
Schools in Orsett
- Bulphan C of E Academy Primary
- Horndon-On-the-Hill C of E Primary School Primary
- Orsett C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Blue Water Shopping centre 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Princes Park Stadium 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Central Park Gardens Gardens 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Pirgo Historic site 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Hylands Estate 11.8 miles19 km
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Park View Road Stadium 12 miles19.3 km
- MidKent College - Medway College 12.2 miles19.7 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Barking Abbey Historic site 12.7 miles20.4 km