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Thurrock is a unitary authority in Essex with a population of 176,001. The median house price is £350,000, with 3,904 sales in the past year. Flats median at £206,000, terraced homes at £340,000, detached at £550,000, and semi-detached at £400,000.
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The price-to-earnings ratio is 8.7, based on median workplace earnings of £40,623. About 50.6% of homes are in EPC bands C or above. The median age is 36.7 years, and 63.3% of homes are owner-occupied. About 45% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Thurrock overall. Crime recorded 1,552 incidents in June 2026, or 8.8 per 1,000 residents, led by violent crime at 601 cases. The area has 39 primary and 13 secondary schools; 22 of 27 rated schools are good or better by Ofsted. There are 26 GP surgeries, 21 dentists, and 2 hospitals. Air quality is moderate for nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. Rail access includes 7 stations; Tilbury Town Rail Station is 1.5 kilometres away, with a 40-minute commute to London Fenchurch Street. Gigabit broadband reaches 83.0% of premises. Council tax band D is £2,254.68 for 2026/27.
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