St Margarets Avenue is in Stanford-Le-Hope and in Thurrock district. SS17 0EL 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 St Margarets Avenue, Stanford-le-hope, SS17 0EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS17 0SL, SS17 0EN, SS17 0LA, SS17 0SH, SS17 0SJ, SS17 0EW, SS17 0DU, SS17 0DR, SS17 0DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS17 0EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.2% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.8% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SS17 0EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.3% | 47.5% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 32.2% | -12.4% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 9.2% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 51.6% | 39.3% | -12.3% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 39.8% | 8.0% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 16.5% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 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 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.7% | 17.7% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 14.6% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 23.1% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 19.4% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 18.4% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 6% | 1.4% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96% | 91% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
In this area, 95.9% 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% | 95.9% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 95.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.9% | 37.2% | 23.7% |
| Christian | 33.2% | 46.2% | -13.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Margarets Avenue was 40.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.7% lower than the Stanford-le-Hope West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Margarets Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Stanford-le-Hope West and the 167th lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 St Margarets Avenue, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £335,500 | 2025-03-07 | £333,442 |
| 49 St Margarets Avenue, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-06-28 | £308,842 |
| 18 St Margarets Avenue, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-04-19 | £308,730 |
| 45 St Margarets Avenue, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-11-17 | £321,725 |
| 32 St Margarets Avenue, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-09-30 | £323,269 |
SS17 0EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School Copland Road , SS17 0DF | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Scratton Road , SS17 0PA | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbots Hall Primary School Abbotts Drive , SS17 7BW | 3out of 4 | 1,936 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arthur Bugler Primary School St James Avenue East , SS17 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,084 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School Hillcrest Road , Horndon-on-the-Hill SS17 8LR | 3out of 4 | 2,327 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clere's School Butts Lane , SS17 0NW | 3out of 4 | 248 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ortu Hassenbrook Academy Hassenbrook Road , SS17 0NS | 2out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ortu Gable Hall School Southend Road , Corringham SS17 8JT | 2out of 4 | 3,397 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 5,405 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of Asia | 32 Corringham Road, Stanford Le Hope | 575 yd | |
| The Old Regent Ballroom | The Old Regent Ball Room, 19 Corringham Road | 599 yd | |
| Panahar Restaurant | 18 - 20 King Street, Stanford Le Hope | 605 yd | |
| Aroma Cafe | 9 Kings Parade, King Street | 606 yd | |
| Ellie M's Sandwich Shop | 13 Kings Parade, King Street | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rising Sun | Church Hill, Stanford Le Hope | 536 yd | |
| Inn On The Green | The Green, Stanford Le Hope | 537 yd | |
| The Welcome Club | 1 Victoria Road, Stanford Le Hope | 581 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern, King Street | 605 yd | |
| Constitutional Club | The Constitutional Club, 19 Victoria Road | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lius Enterprise | Golden Oriental Foods, 15 London Road | 537 yd | |
| Adonis Pizza Kebab | 14 London Road, Stanford Le Hope | 551 yd | |
| Lis Chinese Food To Takeaway | 6 Rayleigh Road, Stanford Le Hope | 568 yd | |
| Orient Fish Bar | 14 Corringham Road, Stanford Le Hope | 575 yd | |
| Golden Kitchen | 10 Corringham Road, Stanford Le Hope | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 6 Kings Parade | 606 yd | |
| Co-op Food | The Co-operative Food, 15 High Street | 636 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Clere'S School BUTTS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 367 yd |
| Oasis Health & Fitness Club 7-8 7-8 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Stanford Le Hope Recreation Ground KING EDWARD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 854 yd |
| St Cleres Hall Golf Club LONDON ROAD | golf | 889 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School SCRATTON ROAD | 948 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.