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 miles
- Southend-on-Sea 14.9 miles
- City of Westminster 23 miles
- Bexley 10.9 miles
- Croydon 22.8 miles
- Basildon 4.5 miles
- Chelmsford 14.7 miles
- Maidstone 19.2 miles
- Gillingham 14.3 miles
- Harlow 19.8 miles
- Grays 3.6 miles
- Chatham 13.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bulphan Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Horndon on the Hill Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Orsett Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Southfields Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Baker Street Built-up area 2.2 miles
- The Homesteads Ward 2.9 miles
- West Horndon Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Langdon Hills Ward 2.9 miles
- Little Thurrock Blackshots Ward 2.9 miles
- Stanford-le-Hope West Ward 3.1 miles
- Stifford Clays Ward 3.1 miles
- Stanford East and Corringham Town Ward 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Orsett
SS17 8LS, SS16 6JA, RM16 3JU, SS17 8LX, SS17 8LL, RM14 3TB, RM16 3BB, RM16 3HL, CM13 3EL … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 13.7 miles
- London Southend Airport 14.2 miles
- West Horndon Railway Station 2.7 miles
- Stanford-le-Hope Railway Station 2.7 miles
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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 miles
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 8.4 miles
- Princes Park Stadium 8.9 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 9.1 miles
- Central Park Gardens Gardens 9.1 miles
- Pirgo Historic site 9.5 miles
- Hylands Estate 11.8 miles
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 11.9 miles
- Park View Road Stadium 12 miles
- MidKent College - Medway College 12.2 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 12.3 miles
- Barking Abbey Historic site 12.7 miles