Painswick Avenue is in Stanford-Le-Hope and in Thurrock district. SS17 8HR 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 Painswick Avenue, Stanford-le-hope, SS17 8HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS17 8HP, SS17 8HX, SS17 8HT, SS17 8DW, SS17 8HS, SS17 8HZ, SS17 8HW, SS17 8HY, SS17 8DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS17 8HR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.4% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.6% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 8HR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.4% 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 | 28% | 25.7% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 61.4% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 17.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6.6% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 3% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 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 | 48.1% | 48.1% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 36.6% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 11.1% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.6% | 22% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 11.4% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 17.5% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 4.5% | -2.8% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 20.2% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 20.5% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 99.7% | 90.8% | -8.9% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 98.7% | 96.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 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 | 98.2% | 96.5% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 57.7% | 46.2% | 11.5% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Painswick Avenue was 29.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.2% lower than the Corringham and Fobbing average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Painswick Avenue has the 19th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Corringham and Fobbing and the 103rd lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Painswick Avenue, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-03-30 | £415,038 |
| 23 Painswick Avenue, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-12-09 | £436,797 |
| 6 Painswick Avenue, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-04-23 | £287,647 |
| 18 Painswick Avenue, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2019-12-12 | £371,469 |
| 33 Painswick Avenue, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £422,000 | 2017-04-21 | £524,470 |
SS17 8HR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 129 |
| Retired | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Construction | 36 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giffards Primary School Queen Elizabeth Drive , Corringham SS17 7TG | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arthur Bugler Primary School St James Avenue East , SS17 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham James Primary Academy The Sorrells , Corringham SS17 7ES | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbots Hall Primary School Abbotts Drive , SS17 7BW | 3out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ortu Corringham Primary School Herd Lane , Corringham SS17 9BH | 3out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ortu Gable Hall School Southend Road , Corringham SS17 8JT | 2out of 4 | 601 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ortu Hassenbrook Academy Hassenbrook Road , SS17 0NS | 2out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clere's School Butts Lane , SS17 0NW | 3out of 4 | 3,234 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 3,981 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Hornsby School Leinster Road , SS15 5NX | 3out of 4 | 5,234 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,773 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fat Pizza/The Fat Burger And Deseserts/Selekt Chicken | Selekt Chicken, 24 St Johns Way | 1,003 yd | |
| Selekt Chicken | Barnardo's, 24 St Johns Way | 1,003 yd | |
| Mamas Cabin | 20 St Johns Way, Corringham | 1,012 yd | |
| Bikash Restaurant | 25 And 29, St Johns Way | 1,068 yd | |
| Corringham Cafe | 51 St Johns Way, Corringham | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 13 Grover Walk, Corringham | 1,024 yd | |
| Greggs Bakeries | Greggs, 19 Grover Walk | 1,024 yd | |
| Fish 'N' Chix | 21 St Johns Way, Corringham | 1,068 yd | |
| Fishnchickn / Serial Grill | Fish N Chicken, 12 Grover Walk | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | The Co-operative Food, 33 - 37 Gardner Avenue | 338 yd | |
| Morrisons | 89 St Johns Way, Corringham | 1,000 yd | |
| Iceland | 41 St Johns Way, Corringham | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gable Hall School SOUTHEND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 477 yd |
| Giffards Primary School QUEEN ELIZABETH DRIVE | grass pitches | 635 yd |
| Gable Hall School Playing Fields SOUTHEND ROAD | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Village Health And Leisure Centre (Closed) Southend Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 688 yd |
| Impulse Leisure (Corringham) SPRINGHOUSE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 852 yd |
| Oasis Women GROVER WALK | health and fitness suite | 1,030 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 187.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 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.