Markhams, Stanford-le-hope, SS17 7EP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS17 7EP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.9%	52.7%	0.8%	51.0%	1.7%
Male	48.1%	47.3%	-0.8%	49.0%	-1.7%

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	19.8%	26.4%	6.6%	37.9%	-11.5%
Married: Opposite sex	59.5%	50.4%	-9.1%	44.2%	6.2%
Separated	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	6.5%	7.4%	0.9%	9.1%	-1.7%
Widowed	13%	15.7%	2.7%	6.1%	9.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	32.9%	33.6%	0.7%	48.4%	-14.8%
Good health	41%	41.4%	0.4%	33.6%	7.8%
Fair health	17.7%	16.8%	-0.9%	12.7%	4.1%
Bad health	6%	6.8%	0.8%	4.0%	2.8%
Very bad health	2.5%	1.4%	-1.1%	1.2%	0.2%

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.

In the area around SS17 7EP this area, 34.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	38.5%	34.2%	-4.3%	18.2%	16.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.2%	7%	-9.2%	9.6%	-2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.4%	16.5%	1.1%	13.4%	3.1%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	6.2%	0.1%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.9%	14.8%	5.9%	16.9%	-2.1%
Degree or Similar	9.7%	16.5%	6.8%	33.8%	-17.3%
Other	5.3%	4.9%	-0.4%	2.8%	2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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)
Other Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	2.5%	-0.7%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	1.0%	0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	97.2%	95.3%	-1.9%	81.4%	13.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.8% 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	98.2%	96.8%	-1.4%	83.2%	13.6%
European Union	1.1%	1.4%	0.3%	6.1%	-4.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.9%	96.8%	-1.1%	83.2%	13.6%
10+ Years	0%	2.9%	2.9%	9.8%	-6.9%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.5%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.9%	76.7%	8.2%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
No passport held	13.6%	13.5%	0.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.5%	37.2%	-3.7%
Christian	54%	46.2%	7.8%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Not answered	11.9%	6.0%	5.9%

Safety

Is Markhams Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Markhams was 11.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.8% lower than the Stanford East and Corringham Town average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Markhams has the 4th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Stanford East and Corringham Town and the 26th lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in SS17 7EP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 6/10 (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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Markhams are based on 53 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 Markhams, Stanford-le-hope, SS17 7EP

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS17 7EP

Average Price
£362,152

Semi-Detached
£381,387

Terraced
£351,333

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Markhams

Average Price
£370,666

Semi-Detached
£392,581

Terraced
£362,015

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on MarkhamsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
23 Markhams, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building	£300,000	2025-12-19	£300,000
29 Markhams, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building	£345,000	2025-08-20	£349,242
38 Markhams, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building	£375,000	2025-03-14	£378,447
11 Markhams, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2025-01-07	£328,637
15 Markhams, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£278,000	2024-04-12	£292,725

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS17 7EP

Employment

SS17 7EP 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SS17 7EP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	106
Full-Time Employee	71
Part-Time Employee	20
Self-Employed	16
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	5
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Manufacturing	16
Transport and storage	14
Education	10
Construction	9
Human health and social work activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Information and communication	5
Other	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Abbots Hall Primary School Abbots Drive , SS17 7BW	- not rated	145 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbots Hall Primary School Abbotts Drive , SS17 7BW	- not rated	145 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Abbots Hall Junior School Abbotts Drive , SS17 7BW	- not rated	157 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Arthur Bugler Primary School St James Avenue East , SS17 7BQ	3out of 4	256 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Arthur Bugler Primary School St James Avenue East , SS17 7BQ	- not rated	256 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hassenbrook Academy Hassenbrook Road , SS17 0NS	- not rated	733 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hassenbrook School Specialist Technology College Hassenbrook Road , SS17 0NS	- not rated	733 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ortu Hassenbrook Academy Hassenbrook Road , SS17 0NS	- not rated	786 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mossbourne Port Side Academy Hassenbrook Road , SS17 0NS	2out of 4	835 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ortu Gable Hall School Southend Road , Corringham SS17 8JT	- not rated	1,440 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Basildon College Nethermayne , SS16 5NN	- not rated	4,809 yd	Further education	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
Homesteads Pre-School	Abbotts Hall Primary Academy, Abbotts Drive	176 yd
Mamas Cabin	20 St Johns Way, Corringham	499 yd
The Fat Pizza/The Fat Burger And Deseserts/Selekt Chicken	Selekt Chicken, 24 St Johns Way	504 yd
Selekt Chicken	Barnardo's, 24 St Johns Way	504 yd
Corringham Cafe	51 St Johns Way, Corringham	506 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Springhouse	Springhouse Road, Corringham		604 yd
East Thurrock Community Association	Corringham Community Centre, 77 Corringham Road		1,032 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fishnchickn / Serial Grill	Fish N Chicken, 12 Grover Walk	387 yd
Domino's Pizza	13 Grover Walk, Corringham	420 yd
Greggs Bakeries	Greggs, 19 Grover Walk	420 yd
Fish 'N' Chix	21 St Johns Way, Corringham	506 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-op Food	The Co-operative Food, The Sorrells	331 yd
Morrisons	89 St Johns Way, Corringham	460 yd
Iceland	41 St Johns Way, Corringham	506 yd
Co-op Food	The Co-operative Food, 33 - 37 Gardner Avenue	989 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Abbots Hall Primary Academy ABBOTTS HALL PRIMARY ACADEMY ABBOTTS HALL PRIMARY ACADEMY ABBOTTS DRIVE	grass pitches	293 yd
Oasis Women GROVER WALK	health and fitness suite	423 yd
Impulse Leisure (Corringham) SPRINGHOUSE ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	567 yd
The Springhouse Springhouse Road	grass pitches	654 yd
Hassenbrook Acedemy HASSENBROOK ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	787 yd
Giffards Primary School QUEEN ELIZABETH DRIVE	grass pitches	837 yd
The Billet Recreation Ground BILLET LANE	grass pitches	888 yd
Old Hall Farm CORRINGHAM ATHLETIC SPORTS GROUND CORRINGHAM ATHLETIC SPORTS GROUND THE MANORWAY	grass pitches	1,058 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	126.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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