Whitfields is in Stanford-Le-Hope and in Thurrock district. SS17 0BJ is located in the Stanford-le-Hope West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Basildon and East Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitfields, Stanford-le-hope, SS17 0BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS17 0BH, SS17 0BL, SS17 7EE, SS17 0BQ, SS17 7ED, SS17 0AA, SS17 0AS, SS17 7DY, SS17 0BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS17 0BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.2% | 41.4% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 45.5% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 5.7% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5.1% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.4% | 46.1% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 37% | 37.2% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 11.2% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 13.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.8% | 24.8% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 13.8% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 21.1% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 7.4% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 16.4% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.6% | 13.4% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -20.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.3% | 91.6% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.1% | 92.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 92.1% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitfields was 28.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.9% lower than the Stanford East and Corringham Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitfields has the 10th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Stanford East and Corringham Town and the 98th lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Whitfields, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-10-23 | £370,334 |
| 11 Whitfields, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2020-07-27 | £372,065 |
| 3 Whitfields, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2019-11-28 | £432,905 |
| 13 Whitfields, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £351,500 | 2018-06-26 | £431,868 |
| 12 Whitfields, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2017-05-12 | £352,106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbots Hall Primary School Abbotts Drive , SS17 7BW | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arthur Bugler Primary School St James Avenue East , SS17 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham James Primary Academy The Sorrells , Corringham SS17 7ES | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School Copland Road , SS17 0DF | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Scratton Road , SS17 0PA | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ortu Hassenbrook Academy Hassenbrook Road , SS17 0NS | 2out of 4 | 412 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clere's School Butts Lane , SS17 0NW | 3out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ortu Gable Hall School Southend Road , Corringham SS17 8JT | 2out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homesteads Pre-School | Abbotts Hall Primary Academy, Abbotts Drive | 549 yd | |
| Corringham Cafe | 51 St Johns Way, Corringham | 948 yd | |
| Bikash Restaurant | 25 And 29, St Johns Way | 948 yd | |
| Mamas Cabin | 20 St Johns Way, Corringham | 966 yd | |
| The Fat Pizza/The Fat Burger And Deseserts/Selekt Chicken | Selekt Chicken, 24 St Johns Way | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Thurrock Community Association | Corringham Community Centre, 77 Corringham Road | 678 yd | |
| The Springhouse | Springhouse Road, Corringham | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishnchickn / Serial Grill | Fish N Chicken, 12 Grover Walk | 853 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 13 Grover Walk, Corringham | 904 yd | |
| Greggs Bakeries | Greggs, 19 Grover Walk | 904 yd | |
| Fish 'N' Chix | 21 St Johns Way, Corringham | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | The Co-operative Food, The Sorrells | 210 yd | |
| Morrisons | 89 St Johns Way, Corringham | 942 yd | |
| Iceland | 41 St Johns Way, Corringham | 948 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Billet Recreation Ground BILLET LANE | grass pitches | 357 yd |
| Hassenbrook Acedemy HASSENBROOK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 531 yd |
| Abbots Hall Primary Academy ABBOTTS HALL PRIMARY ACADEMY ABBOTTS HALL PRIMARY ACADEMY ABBOTTS DRIVE | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Stanford Le Hope Recreation Ground KING EDWARD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 858 yd |
| Oasis Women GROVER WALK | health and fitness suite | 903 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School SCRATTON ROAD | 1,016 yd | |
| The Springhouse Springhouse Road | grass pitches | 1,048 yd |
| Impulse Leisure (Corringham) SPRINGHOUSE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,073 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.