Farnaby Way is in Stanford-Le-Hope and in Thurrock district. SS17 8QZ 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 Farnaby Way, Stanford-le-hope, SS17 8QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS17 8RA, SS17 8RL, SS17 8RE, SS17 8QY, SS17 8RB, SS17 8RF, SS17 8RG, SS17 8RH, SS17 8RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS17 8QZ 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% |
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 8QZ, 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farnaby Way 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.
Farnaby Way 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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Farnaby Way, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-11-27 | £250,000 |
| 1 Farnaby Way, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2023-12-14 | £275,366 |
| 7 Farnaby Way, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2021-10-04 | £302,429 |
| 5 Farnaby Way, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2020-10-16 | £293,698 |
| 5 Farnaby Way, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2016-03-24 | £275,725 |
SS17 8QZ 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 869 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arthur Bugler Primary School St James Avenue East , SS17 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbots Hall Primary School Abbotts Drive , SS17 7BW | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School Copland Road , SS17 0DF | 3out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School Hillcrest Road , Horndon-on-the-Hill SS17 8LR | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ortu Hassenbrook Academy Hassenbrook Road , SS17 0NS | 2out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clere's School Butts Lane , SS17 0NW | 3out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ortu Gable Hall School Southend Road , Corringham SS17 8JT | 2out of 4 | 2,251 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 | 4,621 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe@Hardie Park | Hardie Park Community Development Centre, Recreation Ground | 671 yd | |
| The 80 Days Restaurant At The New Courthouse | The New Courthouse, 39 King Street | 877 yd | |
| Ellie M's Sandwich Shop | 13 Kings Parade, King Street | 955 yd | |
| Aroma Cafe | 9 Kings Parade, King Street | 985 yd | |
| Panahar Restaurant | 18 - 20 King Street, Stanford Le Hope | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Courthouse | 47 King Street, Stanford Le Hope | 854 yd | |
| Constitutional Club | The Constitutional Club, 19 Victoria Road | 928 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern, King Street | 990 yd | |
| The Welcome Club | 1 Victoria Road, Stanford Le Hope | 1,013 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | Church Hill, Stanford Le Hope | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Mona | 30B High Street, Stanford Le Hope | 904 yd | |
| Curry Tree | 32 High Street, Stanford Le Hope | 904 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | St Marylebone Property Co (Building Works) Ltd, 21 Kings Parade | 919 yd | |
| Kings Kebabs | 16 King Street, Stanford Le Hope | 990 yd | |
| Golden Sands | 6 King Street, Stanford Le Hope | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | The Co-operative Food, 15 High Street | 980 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 6 Kings Parade | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School SCRATTON ROAD | 765 yd | |
| Oasis Health & Fitness Club 7-8 7-8 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 969 yd |
| Hassenbrook Acedemy HASSENBROOK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,036 yd |
| Abbots Hall Primary Academy ABBOTTS HALL PRIMARY ACADEMY ABBOTTS HALL PRIMARY ACADEMY ABBOTTS DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,058 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 | 74.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.