Giffords Cross Avenue, Corringham, Stanford-le-hope, SS17 7NQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS17 7NQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	52%	50%	-2.0%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	48%	50%	2.0%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

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 7NQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.7% 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	18.5%	21.2%	2.7%	37.9%	-16.7%
Married: Opposite sex	56.9%	57.7%	0.8%	44.2%	13.5%
Separated	3.7%	1.2%	-2.5%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	9.7%	10%	0.3%	9.1%	0.9%
Widowed	11.1%	10%	-1.1%	6.1%	3.9%

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	43.5%	46.4%	2.9%	48.4%	-2.0%
Good health	35.9%	33.9%	-2.0%	33.6%	0.3%
Fair health	14.1%	14.6%	0.5%	12.7%	1.9%
Bad health	4.8%	4.7%	-0.1%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

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 15.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	31.5%	26.6%	-4.9%	18.2%	8.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.6%	15.4%	-2.2%	9.6%	5.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.1%	15.8%	4.7%	13.4%	2.4%
Apprenticeship	10.2%	7.5%	-2.7%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.4%	15.8%	1.4%	16.9%	-1.1%
Degree or Similar	11.6%	15.4%	3.8%	33.8%	-18.4%
Other	3.7%	3.7%	0.0%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.5%	-1.8%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	98.8%	97.1%	-1.7%	81.4%	15.7%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.7% 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	98.4%	96.7%	-1.7%	83.2%	13.5%
European Union	1.2%	1.5%	0.3%	6.1%	-4.6%
Africa	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.6%	96%	-1.6%	83.2%	12.8%
10+ Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.6%
5-10 Years	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	2.9%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0.7%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85%	76.7%	8.3%
Romania	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	12.5%	13.5%	-1.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35%	37.2%	-2.2%
Christian	59.1%	46.2%	12.9%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	5.5%	6.0%	-0.5%

Safety

Is Giffords Cross Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Giffords Cross Avenue was 10.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.9% lower than the Corringham and Fobbing average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Giffords Cross Avenue has the 4th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Corringham and Fobbing and the 25th lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,100

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in SS17 7NQ, 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 - 5/10 (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 - 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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Giffords Cross Avenue are based on 72 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 Giffords Cross Avenue, Corringham, Stanford-le-hope, SS17 7NQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS17 7NQ

Average Price
£464,369

Semi-Detached
£464,369

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Giffords Cross Avenue

Average Price
£471,933

Semi-Detached
£468,767

Terraced
£479,887

Detached
£537,323

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Giffords Cross AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
26 Giffords Cross Avenue, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£575,000	2025-07-14	£583,810
34 Giffords Cross Avenue, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£499,950	2024-12-11	£506,575
28 Giffords Cross Avenue, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2024-11-22	£363,035
35 Giffords Cross Avenue, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2024-10-29	£259,937
34 Giffords Cross Avenue, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£337,500	2022-11-09	£337,161

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS17 7NQ

Employment

SS17 7NQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

SS17 7NQ 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 7NQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	102
Full-Time Employee	64
Self-Employed	31
Part-Time Employee	25
Looking after home or family	6
Other	5
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Student (economically inactive)	1

Employment Industry

Construction	27
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Manufacturing	13
Human health and social work activities	12
Education	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	6
Transport and storage	6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Giffards Primary School Queen Elizabeth Drive , Corringham SS17 7TG	3out of 4	586 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Giffards Primary School Queen Elizabeth Drive , Corringham SS17 7TG	- not rated	586 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Giffards Infant School Queen Elizabeth Drive , Corringham SS17 7TG	- not rated	586 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Graham James Primary Academy The Sorrells , Corringham SS17 7ES	- not rated	791 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Graham James County Infant School The Sorrells , Corringham SS17 7ES	- not rated	791 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ortu Gable Hall School Southend Road , Corringham SS17 8JT	- not rated	905 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mossbourne Fobbing Academy Southend Road , SS17 8JT	1out of 4	905 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Gable Hall School Southend Road , Corringham SS17 8JT	- not rated	905 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hassenbrook Academy Hassenbrook Road , SS17 0NS	- not rated	1,772 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hassenbrook School Specialist Technology College Hassenbrook Road , SS17 0NS	- not rated	1,772 yd	Foundation school	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	4,242 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
Alberts Pie And Mash	Hurleys Bathrooms, 59 Lampits Hill	300 yd
Kongs	63 - 63A Lampits Hill, Corringham	352 yd
Zaal Indian Dining	3 Lampits Hill, Corringham	352 yd
Spacious Place	Treasure Children Forever Preschool And Nursery, 2 - 4 Chase Road	427 yd
Bikash Restaurant	25 And 29, St Johns Way	558 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Corringham Social Club	1 Lampits Hill, Corringham	352 yd
The Springhouse	Springhouse Road, Corringham	456 yd
The Bull Inn	Bull Inn, Church Road	786 yd
East Thurrock United Football Club	East Thurrock Football Club, Rookery Hill	886 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Artemis	11 Lampits Hill, Corringham	352 yd
Fish 'N' Chix	21 St Johns Way, Corringham	558 yd
Domino's Pizza	13 Grover Walk, Corringham	670 yd
Greggs Bakeries	Greggs, 19 Grover Walk	670 yd
Fishnchickn / Serial Grill	Fish N Chicken, 12 Grover Walk	679 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	41 St Johns Way, Corringham	558 yd
Morrisons	89 St Johns Way, Corringham	637 yd
Co-op Food	The Co-operative Food, 33 - 37 Gardner Avenue	910 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Springhouse Springhouse Road	grass pitches	403 yd
Giffards Primary School QUEEN ELIZABETH DRIVE	grass pitches	601 yd
Impulse Leisure (Corringham) SPRINGHOUSE ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	632 yd
Corringham Recreation Ground BEECHCOMBE	grass pitches, tennis courts	641 yd
Old Hall Farm CORRINGHAM ATHLETIC SPORTS GROUND CORRINGHAM ATHLETIC SPORTS GROUND THE MANORWAY	grass pitches	645 yd
Oasis Women GROVER WALK	health and fitness suite	663 yd
East Thurrock Utd Fc ROOKERY HILL	grass pitches	796 yd
Corringham Primary School HERD LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	869 yd
Village Health And Leisure Centre (Closed) Southend Road	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	905 yd
Gable Hall School SOUTHEND ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	908 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	87.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	87.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	87.5%

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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	44.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	71.47 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	71.47 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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