Wharf Close, Stanford-le-hope, SS17 0EJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS17 0EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	46.8%	50.3%	3.5%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	53.2%	49.7%	-3.5%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

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	32.5%	38.3%	5.8%	37.9%	0.4%
Married: Opposite sex	46.2%	42%	-4.2%	44.2%	-2.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	2.6%	2.3%	-0.3%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	8.5%	8.3%	-0.2%	9.1%	-0.8%
Widowed	10.3%	7.2%	-3.1%	6.1%	1.1%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	52.2%	55.8%	3.6%	48.4%	7.4%
Good health	31.9%	33.2%	1.3%	33.6%	-0.4%
Fair health	11.2%	8.3%	-2.9%	12.7%	-4.4%
Bad health	3.1%	1.8%	-1.3%	4.0%	-2.2%
Very bad health	1.7%	0.9%	-0.8%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.9%	17%	-12.9%	18.2%	-1.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.4%	11%	-7.4%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.8%	17%	4.2%	13.4%	3.6%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	4.5%	-0.2%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.1%	23.5%	12.4%	16.9%	6.6%
Degree or Similar	18.4%	24.2%	5.8%	33.8%	-9.6%
Other	4.7%	2.7%	-2.0%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.1%
Other Asian	1.4%	1.5%	0.1%	1.6%	-0.1%
Black African	0%	3%	3.0%	2.5%	0.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
White	94.9%	90.4%	-4.5%	81.4%	9.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.9%	89.9%	-6.0%	83.2%	6.7%
European Union	1%	3%	2.0%	6.1%	-3.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.8%	0.4%
Africa	0.3%	2.7%	2.4%	2.7%	0.0%
Middle East and Asia	1%	1.2%	0.2%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	1.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	1%	0.9%	-0.1%	0.3%	0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.6%	89.9%	-5.7%	83.2%	6.7%
10+ Years	0.3%	6.8%	6.5%	9.8%	-3.0%
5-10 Years	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	1%	1.5%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0.3%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85%	76.7%	8.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	2.4%	0.9%	1.5%
Other EU countries	1.8%	1.5%	0.3%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	8.2%	13.5%	-5.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.4%	37.2%	5.2%
Christian	46.9%	46.2%	0.7%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1.8%	1.7%	0.1%
Muslim	4.5%	6.5%	-2.0%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Wharf Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wharf Close was 33.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.4% lower than the Stanford-le-Hope West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Wharf Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Stanford-le-Hope West and the 124th lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,400

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in SS17 0EJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Wharf Close are based on 13 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Thurrock.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wharf Close, Stanford-le-hope, SS17 0EJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS17 0EJ

Average Price
£290,378

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£289,507

Detached
£559,420

Flats/Maisonettes
£236,743

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wharf Close

Average Price
£257,114

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£287,731

Detached
£551,884

Flats/Maisonettes
£227,534

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wharf CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Wharf Close, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£255,000	2024-08-29	£259,082
11 Wharf Close, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£240,000	2021-03-19	£252,185
12 Wharf Close, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£225,000	2021-02-24	£237,209
11 Wharf Close, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£211,000	2016-04-29	£253,626
7 Wharf Close, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£155,000	2011-06-10	£268,780

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS17 0EJ

Employment

SS17 0EJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	121
Part-Time Employee	35
Retired	34
Self-Employed	24
Looking after home or family	14
Student (economically inactive)	11
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Education	19
Construction	17
Transport and storage	15
Financial and insurance activities	13
Human health and social work activities	13
Manufacturing	11
Administrative and support service activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	5
Real estate activities	5
Information and communication	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School Copland Road , SS17 0DF	3out of 4	361 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Scratton Road , SS17 0PA	3out of 4	595 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbots Hall Primary School Abbotts Drive , SS17 7BW	3out of 4	1,602 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Arthur Bugler Primary School St James Avenue East , SS17 7BQ	3out of 4	1,758 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Graham James Primary Academy The Sorrells , Corringham SS17 7ES	3out of 4	2,003 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Clere's School Butts Lane , SS17 0NW	3out of 4	574 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ortu Hassenbrook Academy Hassenbrook Road , SS17 0NS	2out of 4	940 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ortu Gable Hall School Southend Road , Corringham SS17 8JT	2out of 4	3,079 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Taste Of Asia	32 Corringham Road, Stanford Le Hope	286 yd
The Old Regent Ballroom	The Old Regent Ball Room, 19 Corringham Road	327 yd
Panahar Restaurant	18 - 20 King Street, Stanford Le Hope	458 yd
Aroma Cafe	9 Kings Parade, King Street	488 yd
Ellie M's Sandwich Shop	13 Kings Parade, King Street	502 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Inn On The Green	The Green, Stanford Le Hope	309 yd
The Rising Sun	Church Hill, Stanford Le Hope	375 yd
Railway Tavern	The Railway Tavern, King Street	458 yd
The Welcome Club	1 Victoria Road, Stanford Le Hope	500 yd
Constitutional Club	The Constitutional Club, 19 Victoria Road	565 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Orient Fish Bar	14 Corringham Road, Stanford Le Hope	286 yd
Golden Kitchen	10 Corringham Road, Stanford Le Hope	286 yd
Orient Express	16 Corringham Road, Stanford Le Hope	286 yd
Flames	1 High Street, Stanford Le Hope	379 yd
Golden Fish Bar	2 King Street, Stanford Le Hope	383 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op Food	The Co-operative Food, 15 High Street		442 yd
Tesco	Tesco Express, 6 Kings Parade		488 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Oasis Health & Fitness Club 7-8 7-8 HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	450 yd
Stanford Le Hope Recreation Ground KING EDWARD ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	533 yd
St Clere'S School BUTTS LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	678 yd
St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School SCRATTON ROAD		695 yd
Hassenbrook Acedemy HASSENBROOK ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	898 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	139.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.