Lower Crescent is in Linford, Stanford-Le-Hope and in Thurrock district. SS17 0QP is located in the East Tilbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Basildon and East Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lower Crescent, Linford, Stanford-le-hope, SS17 0QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS17 0QR, SS17 0RW, SS17 0QL, SS17 0QJ, SS17 0QW, SS17 0PZ, SS17 0QN, SS17 0QA, SS17 0RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS17 0QP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.6% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.4% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 30.8% | 38.5% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 46.4% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 6.3% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 43.8% | 45.9% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 38.2% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 16% | 12.7% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 14.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.4% | 18.7% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22% | 14.5% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 16.6% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 24.7% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 14.9% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -18.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.5% | 91.5% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 96.4% | 92.7% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 93% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Crescent was 52.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.8% lower than the East Tilbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lower Crescent has the 11th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in East Tilbury and the 235th lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Lower Crescent, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-07-18 | £300,615 |
| 34 Lower Crescent, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-11-07 | £341,224 |
| 58 Lower Crescent, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2021-09-27 | £400,041 |
| 42 Lower Crescent, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2020-08-28 | £340,141 |
| 36 Lower Crescent, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2019-11-11 | £323,190 |
SS17 0QP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Tilbury Primary School Princess Margaret Road , RM18 8SB | 3out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herringham Primary Academy St Mary's Road , Chadwell St Mary RM16 4JX | 2out of 4 | 2,474 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell St Mary Primary School River View , Chadwell St Mary RM16 4DH | 3out of 4 | 2,916 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Primary Free School Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU | 3out of 4 | 3,545 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School Copland Road , SS17 0DF | 3out of 4 | 3,546 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,845 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Academy Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU | 3out of 4 | 4,161 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ortu Hassenbrook Academy Hassenbrook Road , SS17 0NS | 2out of 4 | 4,181 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH | - not rated | 4,288 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 3,644 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 3,802 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 4,363 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tots World At Walton Hall Farm | Playbarn, Walton Hall Farm | 874 yd | |
| The Cup And Saucer Vintage Team Room | Walton Hall Farm, Waltons Hall Road | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George & Dragon | George And Dragon, East Tilbury Road | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Town | 2 East Tilbury Road, Linford | 243 yd | |
| China Town Takeaway Shop | China Town, 2 East Tilbury Road | 243 yd | |
| King Kebab | George And Dragon, East Tilbury Road | 371 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Linford Recreation Ground PARKVIEW PARKVIEW MUCKINGFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 256 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 | 24.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 25.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 38.96 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 38.96 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.67 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.