Tomkins Close, Stanford-le-hope, SS17 8QU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS17 8QU 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	50%	51.2%	1.2%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	50%	48.8%	-1.2%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around SS17 8QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	30.7%	44.1%	13.4%	37.9%	6.2%
Married: Opposite sex	48.1%	38.6%	-9.5%	44.2%	-5.6%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0.8%	-0.1%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	3.5%	1.2%	-2.3%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	11.3%	11.8%	0.5%	9.1%	2.7%
Widowed	5.6%	3.5%	-2.1%	6.1%	-2.6%

Health

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 (86.1%) 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	49.3%	39.1%	-10.2%	48.4%	-9.3%
Good health	36.1%	47%	10.9%	33.6%	13.4%
Fair health	10.1%	10.3%	0.2%	12.7%	-2.4%
Bad health	3.4%	2.6%	-0.8%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	1%	1%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	23.8%	18%	-5.8%	18.2%	-0.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.5%	9%	-10.5%	9.6%	-0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.3%	22.7%	5.4%	13.4%	9.3%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	4.3%	0.8%	5.3%	-1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	18.8%	5.4%	16.9%	1.9%
Degree or Similar	19.9%	24.3%	4.4%	33.8%	-9.5%
Other	2.6%	2.7%	0.1%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Pakistani	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Other Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black African	0.3%	3%	2.7%	2.5%	0.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%
Mixed White and African	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	97%	89%	-8.0%	81.4%	7.6%
Other	0%	2.3%	2.3%	1.6%	0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.4% 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	97.6%	93.4%	-4.2%	83.2%	10.2%
European Union	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	6.1%	-4.4%
Rest of Europe	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.3%	2.3%	2.0%	2.7%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	2.7%	2.4%	5.6%	-2.9%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97%	93.4%	-3.6%	83.2%	10.2%
10+ Years	0%	5.3%	5.3%	9.8%	-4.5%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	1.3%	-1.1%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.6%	76.7%	11.9%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Southern Asia	1.7%	1.2%	0.5%
No passport held	8.4%	13.5%	-5.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.2%	37.2%	10.0%
Christian	46.5%	46.2%	0.3%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Tomkins Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tomkins Close was 46.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.3% lower than the Stanford-le-Hope West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Tomkins Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Stanford-le-Hope West and the 199th lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,400

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in SS17 8QU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Tomkins Close are based on 87 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Thurrock.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Tomkins Close, Stanford-le-hope, SS17 8QU

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS17 8QU

Average Price
£329,133

Semi-Detached
£340,151

Terraced
£328,189

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Tomkins Close

Average Price
£325,028

Semi-Detached
£345,065

Terraced
£323,544

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Tomkins CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
35 Tomkins Close, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building	£350,000	2024-06-28	£357,353
49 Tomkins Close, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building	£318,000	2024-02-23	£329,878
1 Tomkins Close, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building	£380,000	2023-08-11	£374,604
40 Tomkins Close, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building	£315,000	2023-07-17	£314,676
46 Tomkins Close, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building	£306,000	2022-08-08	£302,576

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS17 8QU

Employment

SS17 8QU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	112
Retired	47
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	26
Looking after home or family	12
Student (economically inactive)	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	4
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	18
Education	16
Transport and storage	13
Manufacturing	12
Financial and insurance activities	11
Other	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Scratton Road , SS17 0PA	3out of 4	676 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School Copland Road , SS17 0DF	3out of 4	1,211 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Arthur Bugler Primary School St James Avenue East , SS17 7BQ	3out of 4	1,423 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbots Hall Primary School Abbotts Drive , SS17 7BW	3out of 4	1,424 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School Hillcrest Road , Horndon-on-the-Hill SS17 8LR	3out of 4	1,456 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ortu Hassenbrook Academy Hassenbrook Road , SS17 0NS	2out of 4	1,109 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Clere's School Butts Lane , SS17 0NW	3out of 4	1,357 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ortu Gable Hall School Southend Road , Corringham SS17 8JT	2out of 4	2,490 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	4,896 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe@Hardie Park	Hardie Park Community Development Centre, Recreation Ground	508 yd
The 80 Days Restaurant At The New Courthouse	The New Courthouse, 39 King Street	620 yd
Ellie M's Sandwich Shop	13 Kings Parade, King Street	683 yd
Aroma Cafe	9 Kings Parade, King Street	709 yd
Panahar Restaurant	18 - 20 King Street, Stanford Le Hope	722 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The New Courthouse	47 King Street, Stanford Le Hope	605 yd
Constitutional Club	The Constitutional Club, 19 Victoria Road	646 yd
Railway Tavern	The Railway Tavern, King Street	722 yd
The Welcome Club	1 Victoria Road, Stanford Le Hope	731 yd
The Rising Sun	Church Hill, Stanford Le Hope	802 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Papa Johns Pizza	St Marylebone Property Co (Building Works) Ltd, 21 Kings Parade	653 yd
Pizza Mona	30B High Street, Stanford Le Hope	655 yd
Curry Tree	32 High Street, Stanford Le Hope	655 yd
Kings Kebabs	16 King Street, Stanford Le Hope	722 yd
Golden Sands	6 King Street, Stanford Le Hope	722 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Express, 6 Kings Parade		709 yd
Co-op Food	The Co-operative Food, 15 High Street		726 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School SCRATTON ROAD		582 yd
Oasis Health & Fitness Club 7-8 7-8 HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	730 yd
Hassenbrook Acedemy HASSENBROOK ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	969 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	171.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.