High Road is in Horndon On The Hill, Stanford-Le-Hope and in Thurrock district. SS17 8LD is located in the Orsett 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 High Road, Horndon On The Hill, Stanford-le-hope, SS17 8LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS17 8LF, SS17 8LB, SS17 8LE, SS17 8LQ, SS17 8NX, SS17 8LH, SS17 8LG, SS17 8PL, SS17 8LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS17 8LD 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 | 49.2% | 50.2% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.8% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 8LD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% 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 | 21.4% | 28.4% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.8% | 52% | -11.8% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 10.8% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.7% | 51.6% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 35.3% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 10.4% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.7% | 19.8% | 2.1% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10.3% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 16.2% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 16.6% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 26.5% | -2.3% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.7% | 98.3% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 95.8% | 97.2% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 97.2% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.5% | 76.7% | 17.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 65.4% | 46.2% | 19.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Road was 43.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.2% lower than the Orsett average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
High Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Orsett and the 181st lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.6%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Cottage High Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-04-26 | £484,154 |
| Hope House High Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2022-01-07 | £814,074 |
| Swan Inn High Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Other, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2019-03-12 | £864,960 |
| Arden House High Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2017-07-25 | £1,109,005 |
| Swan Cottage High Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2006-05-10 | £504,237 |
SS17 8LD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SS17 8LD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School Hillcrest Road , Horndon-on-the-Hill SS17 8LR | 3out of 4 | 213 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Scratton Road , SS17 0PA | 3out of 4 | 1,989 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School Copland Road , SS17 0DF | 3out of 4 | 2,448 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arthur Bugler Primary School St James Avenue East , SS17 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,766 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbots Hall Primary School Abbotts Drive , SS17 7BW | 3out of 4 | 2,808 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clere's School Butts Lane , SS17 0NW | 3out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ortu Hassenbrook Academy Hassenbrook Road , SS17 0NS | 2out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ortu Gable Hall School Southend Road , Corringham SS17 8JT | 2out of 4 | 3,571 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,719 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 5,236 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 5,449 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan | High Road, Horndon On The Hill | 18 yd | |
| The Bell And Ostlers | High Road, Horndon On The Hill | 18 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horndon On The Hill Recreation Ground WINDRUSH WINDRUSH ORSETT ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 693 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 | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.2 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.