Fernside Close is in Corringham, Stanford-Le-Hope and in Thurrock district. SS17 9EJ is located in the Corringham and Fobbing 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 Fernside Close, Corringham, Stanford-le-hope, SS17 9EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS17 9AJ, SS17 9EL, SS17 9EH, SS17 9AG, SS17 9DR, SS17 9AD, SS17 7NZ, SS17 7PA, SS17 9DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS17 9EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.1% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.9% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 28.6% | 30.7% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 50% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 9.8% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 5.1% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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% | 42.1% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 39.5% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 13.6% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 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.
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 15%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.9% | 22.8% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 11.4% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 22% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 7.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 18.5% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 15% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -18.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.3% | 93.5% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 96.6% | 95.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 96.6% | 95.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fernside Close was 88.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.1% higher than the Corringham and Fobbing average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fernside Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Corringham and Fobbing and the 162nd highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Fernside Close, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2021-06-29 | £555,708 |
| 13 Fernside Close, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £547,500 | 2021-06-23 | £614,646 |
| 7 Fernside Close, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2016-03-21 | £493,228 |
| 14 Fernside Close, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2015-09-18 | £481,103 |
| 12 Fernside Close, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock Detached, an established residential building | £348,000 | 2015-07-21 | £525,867 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giffards Primary School Queen Elizabeth Drive , Corringham SS17 7TG | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ortu Corringham Primary School Herd Lane , Corringham SS17 9BH | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham James Primary Academy The Sorrells , Corringham SS17 7ES | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arthur Bugler Primary School St James Avenue East , SS17 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbots Hall Primary School Abbotts Drive , SS17 7BW | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 551 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ortu Hassenbrook Academy Hassenbrook Road , SS17 0NS | 2out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clere's School Butts Lane , SS17 0NW | 3out of 4 | 3,704 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 4,109 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 | 4,549 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberts Pie And Mash | Hurleys Bathrooms, 59 Lampits Hill | 423 yd | |
| Kongs | 63 - 63A Lampits Hill, Corringham | 501 yd | |
| Zaal Indian Dining | 3 Lampits Hill, Corringham | 501 yd | |
| Spacious Place | Treasure Children Forever Preschool And Nursery, 2 - 4 Chase Road | 904 yd | |
| Bikash Restaurant | 25 And 29, St Johns Way | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corringham Social Club | 1 Lampits Hill, Corringham | 501 yd | |
| The Springhouse | Springhouse Road, Corringham | 926 yd | |
| The Bull Inn | Bull Inn, Church Road | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artemis | 11 Lampits Hill, Corringham | 501 yd | |
| Fish 'N' Chix | 21 St Johns Way, Corringham | 990 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 13 Grover Walk, Corringham | 1,077 yd | |
| Greggs Bakeries | Greggs, 19 Grover Walk | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 41 St Johns Way, Corringham | 990 yd | |
| Co-op Food | The Co-operative Food, 33 - 37 Gardner Avenue | 990 yd | |
| Morrisons | 89 St Johns Way, Corringham | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Corringham Recreation Ground BEECHCOMBE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 407 yd |
| Village Health And Leisure Centre (Closed) Southend Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 575 yd |
| Gable Hall School SOUTHEND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 693 yd |
| Gable Hall School Playing Fields SOUTHEND ROAD | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Giffards Primary School QUEEN ELIZABETH DRIVE | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| The Springhouse Springhouse Road | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Corringham Primary School HERD LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 919 yd |
| Impulse Leisure (Corringham) SPRINGHOUSE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 971 yd |
| Pegasus Country Club HERD LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,053 yd |
| Oasis Women GROVER WALK | health and fitness suite | 1,072 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 | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.