Southend Road is in Stanford-Le-Hope and in Thurrock district. SS17 8JA 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 Southend Road, Stanford-le-hope, SS17 8JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS17 7SE, SS17 8HU, SS17 8HS, SS17 8HT, SS17 7SD, SS17 8HW, SS17 7SF, SS17 7RX, SS17 7SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS17 8JA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 51.2% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46% | 48.8% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 30.9% | 37.4% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 42.9% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 12.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 39.7% | 38.9% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 40.4% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 15.4% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 6% | 4.6% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 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 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.4% | 22.7% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.6% | 13.9% | -10.7% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 17.6% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 20.2% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 16.8% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96% | 97.2% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 97.4% | 95.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 96.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southend Road was 196.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 226.5% higher than the Corringham and Fobbing average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Southend Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Corringham and Fobbing and the 55th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 406 Southend Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2015-01-09 | £575,785 |
| 396 Southend Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2014-01-24 | £518,782 |
| 418 Southend Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2010-10-12 | £474,065 |
| 404 Southend Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2010-08-03 | £636,837 |
| 404 Southend Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £304,995 | 2007-08-24 | £586,022 |
SS17 8JA 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 student residents living in SS17 8JA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giffards Primary School Queen Elizabeth Drive , Corringham SS17 7TG | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arthur Bugler Primary School St James Avenue East , SS17 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham James Primary Academy The Sorrells , Corringham SS17 7ES | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbots Hall Primary School Abbotts Drive , SS17 7BW | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ortu Corringham Primary School Herd Lane , Corringham SS17 9BH | 3out of 4 | 1,950 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 | 594 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ortu Hassenbrook Academy Hassenbrook Road , SS17 0NS | 2out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clere's School Butts Lane , SS17 0NW | 3out of 4 | 3,048 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 4,214 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 | 4,034 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 | 740 yd | |
| Selekt Chicken | Barnardo's, 24 St Johns Way | 740 yd | |
| Mamas Cabin | 20 St Johns Way, Corringham | 750 yd | |
| Bikash Restaurant | 25 And 29, St Johns Way | 806 yd | |
| Corringham Cafe | 51 St Johns Way, Corringham | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Springhouse | Springhouse Road, Corringham | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 13 Grover Walk, Corringham | 759 yd | |
| Greggs Bakeries | Greggs, 19 Grover Walk | 759 yd | |
| Fish 'N' Chix | 21 St Johns Way, Corringham | 807 yd | |
| Fishnchickn / Serial Grill | Fish N Chicken, 12 Grover Walk | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | The Co-operative Food, 33 - 37 Gardner Avenue | 74 yd | |
| Morrisons | 89 St Johns Way, Corringham | 736 yd | |
| Iceland | 41 St Johns Way, Corringham | 807 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Giffards Primary School QUEEN ELIZABETH DRIVE | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| Gable Hall School SOUTHEND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 518 yd |
| Impulse Leisure (Corringham) SPRINGHOUSE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 588 yd |
| Village Health And Leisure Centre (Closed) Southend Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 727 yd |
| Oasis Women GROVER WALK | health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
| Gable Hall School Playing Fields SOUTHEND ROAD | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| The Springhouse Springhouse Road | grass pitches | 878 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 | 178.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.