Third Avenue is in Stanford-Le-Hope and in Thurrock district. SS17 8EW is located in the The Homesteads 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 Third Avenue, Stanford-le-hope, SS17 8EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS17 8ER, SS17 8EE, SS17 8EP, SS17 8HD, SS17 8EL, SS17 8EQ, SS17 8EN, SS17 8ES, SS17 8EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS17 8EW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 50.6% | 47.7% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 49.4% | 52.3% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 26.8% | 35.6% | 8.8% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 49.3% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 5.4% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 52.5% | 45.9% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 37.4% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 12.9% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20% | 16.4% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 11.8% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 18.9% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 22.9% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 20.4% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3.6% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.8% | 93.9% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 98.3% | 96.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 96.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 57.9% | 46.2% | 11.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Third Avenue was 15.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.8% lower than the Stanford East and Corringham Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Third Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Stanford East and Corringham Town and the 39th lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Third Avenue, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2025-03-21 | £530,557 |
| 13 Third Avenue, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-02-28 | £397,965 |
| 24 Third Avenue, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-08-14 | £295,740 |
| Ashgrove Third Avenue, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-03-16 | £376,703 |
| 8 Third Avenue, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-01-28 | £362,963 |
SS17 8EW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 126 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 558 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbots Hall Primary School Abbotts Drive , SS17 7BW | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham James Primary Academy The Sorrells , Corringham SS17 7ES | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Giffards Primary School Queen Elizabeth Drive , Corringham SS17 7TG | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Scratton Road , SS17 0PA | 3out of 4 | 1,395 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 | 1,181 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ortu Gable Hall School Southend Road , Corringham SS17 8JT | 2out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clere's School Butts Lane , SS17 0NW | 3out of 4 | 2,403 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 4,799 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 | 4,343 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 | 607 yd | |
| The Fat Pizza/The Fat Burger And Deseserts/Selekt Chicken | Selekt Chicken, 24 St Johns Way | 757 yd | |
| Selekt Chicken | Barnardo's, 24 St Johns Way | 757 yd | |
| Mamas Cabin | 20 St Johns Way, Corringham | 763 yd | |
| Bikash Restaurant | 25 And 29, St Johns Way | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Springhouse | Springhouse Road, Corringham | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 13 Grover Walk, Corringham | 701 yd | |
| Greggs Bakeries | Greggs, 19 Grover Walk | 701 yd | |
| Fishnchickn / Serial Grill | Fish N Chicken, 12 Grover Walk | 739 yd | |
| Fish 'N' Chix | 21 St Johns Way, Corringham | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | The Co-operative Food, 33 - 37 Gardner Avenue | 632 yd | |
| Morrisons | 89 St Johns Way, Corringham | 713 yd | |
| Iceland | 41 St Johns Way, Corringham | 820 yd | |
| Co-op Food | The Co-operative Food, The Sorrells | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbots Hall Primary Academy ABBOTTS HALL PRIMARY ACADEMY ABBOTTS HALL PRIMARY ACADEMY ABBOTTS DRIVE | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Impulse Leisure (Corringham) SPRINGHOUSE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 656 yd |
| Oasis Women GROVER WALK | health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| Giffards Primary School QUEEN ELIZABETH DRIVE | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| The Springhouse Springhouse Road | grass pitches | 978 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 204.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.