The Sorrells, Stanford-le-hope, SS17 7ES

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS17 7ES 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	52.6%	51.6%	-1.0%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	47.4%	48.4%	1.0%	49.0%	-0.6%

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	24.3%	31.5%	7.2%	37.9%	-6.4%
Married: Opposite sex	60.3%	50.4%	-9.9%	44.2%	6.2%
Separated	2.6%	1.1%	-1.5%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	6.6%	8.1%	1.5%	9.1%	-1.0%
Widowed	6.3%	8.9%	2.6%	6.1%	2.8%

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	48%	44.5%	-3.5%	48.4%	-3.9%
Good health	30.1%	32.6%	2.5%	33.6%	-1.0%
Fair health	17.9%	18.5%	0.6%	12.7%	5.8%
Bad health	3.6%	3.8%	0.2%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.6%

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 7ES this area, 30.9% 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%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.6%	30.9%	-3.7%	18.2%	12.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.4%	10.4%	-5.0%	9.6%	0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	16.4%	-0.5%	13.4%	3.0%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	5.9%	2.2%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.6%	16.4%	6.8%	16.9%	-0.5%
Degree or Similar	14.7%	16%	1.3%	33.8%	-17.8%
Other	5.1%	4.1%	-1.0%	2.8%	1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Other Asian	0%	3.5%	3.5%	1.6%	1.9%
Black African	1.8%	3.8%	2.0%	2.5%	1.3%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	1.6%	1.0%	1.0%	0.6%
Other Black	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
White	97.3%	89.3%	-8.0%	81.4%	7.9%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	97%	89.9%	-7.1%	83.2%	6.7%
European Union	1.2%	3.8%	2.6%	6.1%	-2.3%
Africa	0.9%	1.9%	1.0%	2.7%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	3.5%	3.2%	5.6%	-2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.7%	89.9%	-5.8%	83.2%	6.7%
10+ Years	0%	7.6%	7.6%	9.8%	-2.2%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.2%	0.0%
Less than 2 years	4%	0.3%	-3.7%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.9%	76.7%	10.2%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Lithuania	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
South-East Asia	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
No passport held	8.4%	13.5%	-5.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.3%	37.2%	-4.9%
Christian	58.9%	46.2%	12.7%
Buddhist	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is The Sorrells Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Sorrells was 65.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.3% lower than the Stanford East and Corringham Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

The Sorrells has the 7th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Stanford East and Corringham Town and the 232nd highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.2%.

🔎 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 7ES, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 8/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 4/10 (below 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 The Sorrells are based on 112 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 The Sorrells, Stanford-le-hope, SS17 7ES

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS17 7ES

Average Price
£612,030

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£612,030

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Sorrells

Average Price
£412,963

Semi-Detached
£415,222

Terraced
£390,709

Detached
£462,224

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£607,525

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The SorrellsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
109 The Sorrells, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2025-09-30	£390,799
105 The Sorrells, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Other, an established residential building	£520,000	2016-05-31	£600,446

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS17 7ES

Employment

SS17 7ES area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 7ES area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	91
Full-Time Employee	84
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	22
Student (economically inactive)	13
Other	10
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Unemployed	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	18
Human health and social work activities	16
Construction	11
Financial and insurance activities	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Manufacturing	10
Transport and storage	10
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Education	10
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Graham James Primary Academy The Sorrells , Corringham SS17 7ES	- not rated	10 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Graham James County Infant School The Sorrells , Corringham SS17 7ES	- not rated	10 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Graham James County Junior School The Sorrells , Corringham SS17 7ES	- not rated	10 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Graham James Primary School The Sorrells , Corringham SS17 7ES	- not rated	10 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Arthur Bugler Primary School St James Avenue East , SS17 7BQ	3out of 4	353 yd	Academy converter	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	1,000 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hassenbrook School Specialist Technology College Hassenbrook Road , SS17 0NS	- not rated	1,000 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ortu Hassenbrook Academy Hassenbrook Road , SS17 0NS	- not rated	1,054 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mossbourne Port Side Academy Hassenbrook Road , SS17 0NS	2out of 4	1,103 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ortu Gable Hall School Southend Road , Corringham SS17 8JT	- not rated	1,202 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	4,601 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
Mamas Cabin	20 St Johns Way, Corringham	231 yd
The Fat Pizza/The Fat Burger And Deseserts/Selekt Chicken	Selekt Chicken, 24 St Johns Way	236 yd
Selekt Chicken	Barnardo's, 24 St Johns Way	236 yd
Corringham Cafe	51 St Johns Way, Corringham	242 yd
Bikash Restaurant	25 And 29, St Johns Way	242 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Springhouse	Springhouse Road, Corringham		359 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fishnchickn / Serial Grill	Fish N Chicken, 12 Grover Walk	121 yd
Domino's Pizza	13 Grover Walk, Corringham	154 yd
Greggs Bakeries	Greggs, 19 Grover Walk	154 yd
Fish 'N' Chix	21 St Johns Way, Corringham	242 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrisons	89 St Johns Way, Corringham	194 yd
Iceland	41 St Johns Way, Corringham	242 yd
Co-op Food	The Co-operative Food, The Sorrells	545 yd
Co-op Food	The Co-operative Food, 33 - 37 Gardner Avenue	797 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Oasis Women GROVER WALK	health and fitness suite	156 yd
Impulse Leisure (Corringham) SPRINGHOUSE ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	318 yd
The Springhouse Springhouse Road	grass pitches	402 yd
Abbots Hall Primary Academy ABBOTTS HALL PRIMARY ACADEMY ABBOTTS HALL PRIMARY ACADEMY ABBOTTS DRIVE	grass pitches	529 yd
Giffards Primary School QUEEN ELIZABETH DRIVE	grass pitches	593 yd
Old Hall Farm CORRINGHAM ATHLETIC SPORTS GROUND CORRINGHAM ATHLETIC SPORTS GROUND THE MANORWAY	grass pitches	907 yd
Hassenbrook Acedemy HASSENBROOK ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,055 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	85.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	85.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	85.7%

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%

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