Southend Road is in Stanford-Le-Hope and in Thurrock district. SS17 7AJ is located in the Stanford East and Corringham Town 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 7AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS17 7AH, SS17 7DE, SS17 7DJ, SS17 8EU, SS17 8DP, SS17 7AZ, SS17 7DH, SS17 7AL, SS17 7BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS17 7AJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 49.9% | 47.9% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 50.1% | 52.1% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 7AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.1% 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 | 40.3% | 46.1% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 34.5% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 10.5% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 43.7% | 55.5% | 11.8% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 28.8% | -9.4% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 10% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 28.7% | 27.1% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 16% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 20.8% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 14.9% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 14.9% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -18.9% |
| Other | 6.7% | 1.5% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 88% | 85.8% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
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 | 94.2% | 92.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 92.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 5.8% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 37.2% | 15.7% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southend Road was 71.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.3% lower than the Stanford East and Corringham Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southend Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Stanford East and Corringham Town and the 204th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Southend House Southend Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2023-12-07 | £179,129 |
| 8 Southend House Southend Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-05-03 | £158,832 |
| 7 Southend House Southend Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-02-04 | £198,545 |
| 17 Southend House Southend Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2020-10-23 | £153,903 |
| 14 Southend House Southend Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2019-10-04 | £180,344 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Bugler Primary School St James Avenue East , SS17 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbots Hall Primary School Abbotts Drive , SS17 7BW | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Scratton Road , SS17 0PA | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham James Primary Academy The Sorrells , Corringham SS17 7ES | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Giffards Primary School Queen Elizabeth Drive , Corringham SS17 7TG | 3out of 4 | 1,239 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 | 734 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ortu Gable Hall School Southend Road , Corringham SS17 8JT | 2out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clere's School Butts Lane , SS17 0NW | 3out of 4 | 1,877 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 5,322 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 | 4,747 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homesteads Pre-School | Abbotts Hall Primary Academy, Abbotts Drive | 460 yd | |
| Cafe@Hardie Park | Hardie Park Community Development Centre, Recreation Ground | 710 yd | |
| The Fat Pizza/The Fat Burger And Deseserts/Selekt Chicken | Selekt Chicken, 24 St Johns Way | 1,006 yd | |
| Selekt Chicken | Barnardo's, 24 St Johns Way | 1,006 yd | |
| Mamas Cabin | 20 St Johns Way, Corringham | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Thurrock Community Association | Corringham Community Centre, 77 Corringham Road | 897 yd | |
| The New Courthouse | 47 King Street, Stanford Le Hope | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 13 Grover Walk, Corringham | 923 yd | |
| Greggs Bakeries | Greggs, 19 Grover Walk | 923 yd | |
| Fishnchickn / Serial Grill | Fish N Chicken, 12 Grover Walk | 926 yd | |
| Fish 'N' Chix | 21 St Johns Way, Corringham | 1,043 yd | |
| Pizza Mona | 30B High Street, Stanford Le Hope | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | The Co-operative Food, The Sorrells | 786 yd | |
| Morrisons | 89 St Johns Way, Corringham | 954 yd | |
| Iceland | 41 St Johns Way, Corringham | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbots Hall Primary Academy ABBOTTS HALL PRIMARY ACADEMY ABBOTTS HALL PRIMARY ACADEMY ABBOTTS DRIVE | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Hassenbrook Acedemy HASSENBROOK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School SCRATTON ROAD | 788 yd | |
| Oasis Women GROVER WALK | health and fitness suite | 931 yd |
| Impulse Leisure (Corringham) SPRINGHOUSE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 978 yd |
| Oasis Health & Fitness Club 7-8 7-8 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,055 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 | 68 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.