Branksome Avenue, Stanford-le-hope, SS17 8DF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS17 8DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.8%	50.2%	-0.6%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	49.2%	49.8%	0.6%	49.0%	0.8%

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 8DF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.4% 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	27.3%	21.1%	-6.2%	37.9%	-16.8%
Married: Opposite sex	63.7%	64.4%	0.7%	44.2%	20.2%
Separated	1.1%	0.8%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	4.7%	7.3%	2.6%	9.1%	-1.8%
Widowed	3.2%	6.5%	3.3%	6.1%	0.4%

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	51.8%	49.5%	-2.3%	48.4%	1.1%
Good health	34.8%	33%	-1.8%	33.6%	-0.6%
Fair health	11.2%	13.1%	1.9%	12.7%	0.4%
Bad health	1.6%	2.4%	0.8%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	0.6%	2.1%	1.5%	1.2%	0.9%

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 18.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	22.7%	21.3%	-1.4%	18.2%	3.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.8%	14.5%	-5.3%	9.6%	4.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.3%	16.9%	-0.4%	13.4%	3.5%
Apprenticeship	6.5%	9.6%	3.1%	5.3%	4.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.2%	14.1%	2.9%	16.9%	-2.8%
Degree or Similar	18%	18.9%	0.9%	33.8%	-14.9%
Other	4.7%	4.8%	0.1%	2.8%	2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	2.9%	1.4%	-1.5%	2.5%	-1.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
White	93.6%	95.2%	1.6%	81.4%	13.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.5% 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	94.9%	95.5%	0.6%	83.2%	12.3%
European Union	1%	4.1%	3.1%	6.1%	-2.0%
Africa	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.9%	95.5%	0.6%	83.2%	12.3%
10+ Years	0%	4.1%	4.1%	9.8%	-5.7%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.9%	76.7%	9.2%
Lithuania	2.1%	0.3%	1.8%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
No passport held	11%	13.5%	-2.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.7%	37.2%	-1.5%
Christian	58.8%	46.2%	12.6%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Branksome Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Branksome Avenue was 36.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.0% lower than the Corringham and Fobbing average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Branksome Avenue has the 22nd highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Corringham and Fobbing and the 141st lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,200

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in SS17 8DF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above 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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 1/10 (very 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 Branksome Avenue are based on 271 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 Branksome Avenue, Stanford-le-hope, SS17 8DF

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS17 8DF

Average Price
£605,703

Semi-Detached
£476,801

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£708,824

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Branksome Avenue

Average Price
£517,729

Semi-Detached
£428,301

Terraced
£451,222

Detached
£716,421

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Branksome AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
208 Branksome Avenue, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£435,000	2025-03-21	£444,846
208 Branksome Avenue, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£435,000	2025-03-21	£444,846
206 Branksome Avenue, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£438,000	2024-11-14	£447,914
251 Branksome Avenue, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building	£650,000	2023-12-08	£672,698
251 Branksome Avenue, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building	£1,250,000	2023-05-11	£1,265,528

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS17 8DF

Employment

SS17 8DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 8DF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	98
Full-Time Employee	69
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	23
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	43
Construction	20
Education	20
Financial and insurance activities	20
Manufacturing	16
Human health and social work activities	16
Transport and storage	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Other	9
Information and communication	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	706 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Giffards Primary School Queen Elizabeth Drive , Corringham SS17 7TG	- not rated	706 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Giffards Infant School Queen Elizabeth Drive , Corringham SS17 7TG	- not rated	706 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Arthur Bugler Junior School St James Avenue East , SS17 7BQ	- not rated	974 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Arthur Bugler Primary School St James Avenue East , SS17 7BQ	3out of 4	1,048 yd	Academy converter	No	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	647 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mossbourne Fobbing Academy Southend Road , SS17 8JT	1out of 4	647 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Gable Hall School Southend Road , Corringham SS17 8JT	- not rated	647 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hassenbrook Academy Hassenbrook Road , SS17 0NS	- not rated	1,818 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hassenbrook School Specialist Technology College Hassenbrook Road , SS17 0NS	- not rated	1,818 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	3,603 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
The Fat Pizza/The Fat Burger And Deseserts/Selekt Chicken	Selekt Chicken, 24 St Johns Way	1,010 yd
Selekt Chicken	Barnardo's, 24 St Johns Way	1,010 yd
Mamas Cabin	20 St Johns Way, Corringham	1,019 yd
Bikash Restaurant	25 And 29, St Johns Way	1,079 yd
Corringham Cafe	51 St Johns Way, Corringham	1,079 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	13 Grover Walk, Corringham	1,017 yd
Greggs Bakeries	Greggs, 19 Grover Walk	1,017 yd
Fishnchickn / Serial Grill	Fish N Chicken, 12 Grover Walk	1,078 yd
Fish 'N' Chix	21 St Johns Way, Corringham	1,079 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-op Food	The Co-operative Food, 33 - 37 Gardner Avenue	362 yd
Morrisons	89 St Johns Way, Corringham	998 yd
Iceland	41 St Johns Way, Corringham	1,079 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Gable Hall School SOUTHEND ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	648 yd
Giffards Primary School QUEEN ELIZABETH DRIVE	grass pitches	685 yd
Gable Hall School Playing Fields SOUTHEND ROAD	grass pitches	856 yd
Impulse Leisure (Corringham) SPRINGHOUSE ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	857 yd
Village Health And Leisure Centre (Closed) Southend Road	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	861 yd
Oasis Women GROVER WALK	health and fitness suite	1,023 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	59.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	138.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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