Hillcrest Road is in Horndon On The Hill, Stanford-Le-Hope and in Thurrock district. SS17 8LR 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 Hillcrest Road, Horndon On The Hill, Stanford-le-hope, SS17 8LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS17 8LS, SS17 8LP, SS17 8LW, SS17 8LU, SS17 8NE, SS17 8NF, SS17 8LL, SS17 8LN, SS17 8LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS17 8LR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 52.2% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 49.2% | 47.8% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 18.4% | 29.2% | 10.8% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62% | 50.2% | -11.8% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 11.9% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 6.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 53.4% | 45.8% | -7.6% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 36.2% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 12.2% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 26.3% | 19.5% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 11.2% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 15.9% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7.2% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 18.8% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 24.5% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.7% | 97.5% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 97.8% | 96.8% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 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 | 97.1% | 96.8% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillcrest Road was 79.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.6% lower than the Orsett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillcrest Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Orsett and the 190th highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taranaki Hillcrest Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-09-06 | £516,632 |
| Poldhu Hillcrest Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2024-08-20 | £413,295 |
| Fairview Hillcrest Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-03-03 | £397,600 |
| Stoneplace Hillcrest Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2019-06-20 | £468,868 |
| Northfield Hillcrest Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2018-07-20 | £808,017 |
SS17 8LR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 63 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School Hillcrest Road , Horndon-on-the-Hill SS17 8LR | - not rated | 63 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Scratton Road , SS17 0PA | 2out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Scratton Road , SS17 0PA | - not rated | 2,122 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford-Le-Hope Junior School Copland Road , SS17 0DF | - not rated | 2,607 yd | Community school | 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 | - not rated | 2,279 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clere's School Butts Lane , SS17 0NW | - not rated | 2,279 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ortu Hassenbrook Academy Hassenbrook Road , SS17 0NS | - not rated | 2,610 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Port Side Academy Hassenbrook Road , SS17 0NS | 2out of 4 | 2,616 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassenbrook Academy Hassenbrook Road , SS17 0NS | - not rated | 2,680 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon College Nethermayne , SS16 5NN | - not rated | 5,445 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treetops Free School Treetops Approach Road , RM16 2WU | 3out of 4 | 5,438 yd | Free schools special | No | 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 | 337 yd | |
| The Bell And Ostlers | High Road, Horndon On The Hill | 337 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horndon On The Hill Recreation Ground WINDRUSH WINDRUSH ORSETT ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 699 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.