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About

Stanford West is a residential neighbourhood located in the Thurrock unitary authority of Essex. The area primarily consists of modern housing developments, including a mix of private homes and social housing. It is situated near the major road networks of the M25 and A13, providing direct connections to London and the wider South East. Local amenities include several primary schools, community centres, and retail parks offering everyday shopping. The area is characterised by its practical layout and proximity to key transport corridors.

The landscape is largely urban, with the residential zones bordered by industrial and logistics estates to the east, which form a significant part of the local economy. A notable local feature is the presence of the Davy Down Riverside Park, a green space with river walks and a historic pumphouse situated along the River Mardyke. Public transport is served by bus routes connecting to nearby towns like Grays and Lakeside Shopping Centre. The area functions as a commuter base, with its identity closely tied to its logistical advantages and planned community structure.

Area overview

On average Stanford West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stanford West is £63,156 per year. There are 3 schools in Stanford West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Stanford West is home to around 8,948 people, with a population density of about 1,437.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stanford West Population
8,948
Population density
1,437.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.04(-16%)
Shoplifting
7.49(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.59(+3%)
Other theft
6.26(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.59(-52%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,622
85.19%
African
298
3.33%
Other White
272
3.04%
Indian
106
1.18%
Other Asian
78
0.87%
Total population: 8,947

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,654
23.3%
Level 3 (A level)
1,390
19.58%
No qualifications
1,310
18.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,293
18.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
880
12.4%
Total 16+ residents: 7,099

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,471
41%
Owns outright
1,153
32.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
602
16.78%
Other social rented
154
4.29%
Social rents from council
105
2.93%
Total households: 3,588

Property prices in Stanford West

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Stanford West area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £585,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stanford West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stanford West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£465,000
Flats19£200,000
Semi-Detached50£371,500
Terraced29£327,500

10 years median price trend in Stanford West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stanford West.

All postcodes in Stanford West

SS178AJ

Link Road

SS178QP

Arne Close

SS170NH

Prospect Avenue

SS178BA

Branksome Close

SS178QZ

Farnaby Way

SS170AG

Corringham Road

SS170FU

Broadstone Road

SS170GB

Stanford Road

SS170LQ

Ruskin Road

SS170LT

London Road

SS170PH

Southend Road

SS170FX

Pinehurst Close

SS170NP

London Road

SS178EG

Penny Lane

SS170DX

Hadfield Road

SS170HZ

Victoria Road

SS170PE

Southend Road

SS178AU

Branksome Park

SS178DY

Beckett Drive

SS178RH

Delius Way

SS170FL

St Andrews Way

SS170HG

High Street

SS170JW

Kingsman Road

SS178AZ

Branksome Avenue

SS170FA

Woodbridge Way

SS170FB

Augusta Road

SS170JP

Kingsman Road

SS170LS

Rookery Close

SS170FT

Stoneham Road

SS170JR

Butts Road

SS170LX

London Road

SS170RL

Bellflower Close

SS178RD

Parry Close

SS170FG

Adamsley Road

SS170FP

Ashridge Close

SS170FS

Delamere Close

SS170HF

High Street

SS170JE

Baryta Close

SS170NE

Rayleigh Road

SS170SJ

Broadhope Avenue

SS178AE

Bramleys

SS170GN

Brookfield Drive

SS178QY

Byrd Way

SS178AB

Martins Close

SS170PF

Scratton Road

SS170SL

St Margarets Avenue

SS178QU

Tomkins Close

SS170PL

Southend Road

SS177AA

Southend Road

SS178AQ

Coxes Close

SS170EE

Wharf Road

SS170EN

St Margarets Avenue

SS170FQ

Tandridge Place

SS170DB

Wharf Road

SS170DF

Copland Road

SS170BX

Central Road

SS170HX

Gentry Close

SS178BG

Silverdale

SS178QL

Dunstable Road

SS178RT

Colman Close

SS170EB

The Grove

SS170EQ

The Warren

SS170JF

Baryta Close

SS170PP

Buckingham Hill Road

SS178EA

Kathleen Close

SS170BS

Fetherston Road

SS170GF

Brookfield Drive

SS170HR

Kings Parade

SS170NW

Butts Lane

SS177QP

Corringham Road

SS170EF

King Edward Road

SS178DR

Second Avenue

SS170BZ

Wharf Road

SS170DR

Ryde Drive

SS170FD

Wentworth Road

SS170GP

Central Road

SS170LF

Ruskin Road

SS170PB

Hardie Road

SS170PD

Bevin Walk

SS178BJ

Hobhouse Road

SS178RF

Boyce Road

SS170BT

Fetherston Road

SS170LR

Park Road

SS178AH

Russet Close

SS170BY

The Green

SS170EH

Stanford Industrial Estate

SS178RW

Boyce Road

SS170DA

Salisbury Avenue

SS170EP

The Green

SS170FN

Fetherston Road

SS178QR

Boyce Road

SS178QT

Dunstable Road

SS179NA

High Road

SS170DL

Rectory Road

SS170HT

Karen Close

SS170BF

Central Road

SS170NR

Runnymede Road

SS170PS

Meadowland Way

SS178AF

Laxtons

SS178DP

Second Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.