Southend Road is in Stanford-Le-Hope and in Thurrock district. SS17 7AA is located in the The Homesteads 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 Southend Road, Stanford-le-hope, SS17 7AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS17 8AB, SS17 7AL, SS17 8AE, SS17 7AX, SS17 8DP, SS17 8AA, SS17 7DE, SS17 7AN, SS17 8AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS17 7AA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 48.6% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 48.7% | 51.4% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SS17 7AA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.9% | 28.7% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.6% | 54.4% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 10.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 6.5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 42.9% | 49.1% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 43.5% | 37.1% | -6.4% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 11% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 21.8% | 16.9% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 14.6% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 17.2% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 18% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 27.2% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.9% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 92.9% | 93.6% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.5% 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 | 95.5% | 90.5% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 1% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 90.8% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.2% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.3% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southend Road was 55.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.6% lower than the Stanford-le-Hope West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southend Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Stanford-le-Hope West and the 253rd lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 171 Southend Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2024-07-01 | £756,356 |
| 175B Southend Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-11-08 | £429,395 |
| 173B Southend Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2019-02-18 | £382,221 |
| 179B Southend Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2017-08-30 | £433,282 |
| 183 Southend Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2017-03-09 | £578,836 |
SS17 7AA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Scratton Road , SS17 0PA | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arthur Bugler Primary School St James Avenue East , SS17 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbots Hall Primary School Abbotts Drive , SS17 7BW | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham James Primary Academy The Sorrells , Corringham SS17 7ES | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School Copland Road , SS17 0DF | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 740 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clere's School Butts Lane , SS17 0NW | 3out of 4 | 1,730 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ortu Gable Hall School Southend Road , Corringham SS17 8JT | 2out of 4 | 1,888 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 5,442 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Support Service Langdon Hills Basildon High Road , Langdon Hills SS16 6HG | 3out of 4 | 4,782 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe@Hardie Park | Hardie Park Community Development Centre, Recreation Ground | 561 yd | |
| Homesteads Pre-School | Abbotts Hall Primary Academy, Abbotts Drive | 626 yd | |
| The 80 Days Restaurant At The New Courthouse | The New Courthouse, 39 King Street | 894 yd | |
| Ellie M's Sandwich Shop | 13 Kings Parade, King Street | 1,006 yd | |
| The Old Regent Ballroom | The Old Regent Ball Room, 19 Corringham Road | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Thurrock Community Association | Corringham Community Centre, 77 Corringham Road | 844 yd | |
| The New Courthouse | 47 King Street, Stanford Le Hope | 857 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern, King Street | 1,020 yd | |
| Constitutional Club | The Constitutional Club, 19 Victoria Road | 1,022 yd | |
| Inn On The Green | The Green, Stanford Le Hope | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Mona | 30B High Street, Stanford Le Hope | 895 yd | |
| Curry Tree | 32 High Street, Stanford Le Hope | 895 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | St Marylebone Property Co (Building Works) Ltd, 21 Kings Parade | 955 yd | |
| Golden Fish Bar | 2 King Street, Stanford Le Hope | 998 yd | |
| Flames | 1 High Street, Stanford Le Hope | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | The Co-operative Food, The Sorrells | 910 yd | |
| Co-op Food | The Co-operative Food, 15 High Street | 968 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 6 Kings Parade | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbots Hall Primary Academy ABBOTTS HALL PRIMARY ACADEMY ABBOTTS HALL PRIMARY ACADEMY ABBOTTS DRIVE | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Hassenbrook Acedemy HASSENBROOK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School SCRATTON ROAD | 648 yd | |
| Oasis Health & Fitness Club 7-8 7-8 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 917 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 179.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.