Crap Towns / Thundersley and South Benfleet / Swimming pools
Where can you go swimming in Thundersley and South Benfleet?
Thundersley and South Benfleet has 5 public swimming pools open (October 2026): 1.0 per 10,000 people, 43% higher than the typical English town's 0.7. Since 2010, 1 public pool has closed for good, in 2020. It is not being replaced.
| Pool | Closed | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Lido | 2020 | Not being replaced |
| Town | Distance | Public pools per 10,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Hockley and Hawkwell | 7.4 km | 1.3 |
| Thundersley and South Benfleet | – | 1.0 |
| Southend-on-Sea | 8.6 km | 0.9 |
| Rochford | 9.3 km | 0.8 |
| Basildon | 9.4 km | 0.8 |
| South Woodham Ferrers | 9.4 km | 0.6 |
| Wickford | 6.4 km | 0.4 |
| Rayleigh | 3.7 km | 0.3 |
| Canvey Island | 4.7 km | 0.0 |
| Hullbridge | 7.1 km | 0.0 |
| Runwell | 7.7 km | 0.0 |
| The typical town | – | 0.7 |