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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 64 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
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
29.17(-8%)
Shoplifting
10.62(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.16(+29%)
Other theft
6.71(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.92(-49%)
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 113 recent sales, the median property price is £352,200 in Stanford West area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 up to £650,000.

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
Detached10£506,250
Flats21£199,995
Terraced26£336,750
Semi-Detached56£380,000

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

SS178AH

Russet Close

SS170LX

London Road

SS170PH

Southend Road

SS170HS

Victoria Road

SS170GD

Southend Road

SS170FN

Fetherston Road

SS170DA

Salisbury Avenue

SS170GL

Brookfield Drive

SS170LS

Rookery Close

SS170BT

Fetherston Road

SS170EN

St Margarets Avenue

SS178RE

Weelkes Close

SS178RF

Boyce Road

SS170DN

Chantry Crescent

SS170FP

Ashridge Close

SS170NH

Prospect Avenue

SS178AD

First Avenue

SS170HT

Karen Close

SS178AQ

Coxes Close

SS170DQ

Rectory Terrace

SS178AZ

Branksome Avenue

SS170PX

Stanford-le-Hope West

SS170NJ

Prospect Avenue

SS178BB

Redlie Close

SS170NR

Runnymede Road

SS170ND

Romsey Close

SS170LH

Stanley Villas

SS170NB

Old Jenkins Close

SS170NN

Lulworth Close

SS178RL

Boyce Road

SS178AL

Worcester Close

SS178AB

Martins Close

SS170GN

Brookfield Drive

SS170FS

Delamere Close

SS170JL

Poley Road

SS170GG

Victoria Road

SS178AE

Bramleys

SS170RL

Bellflower Close

SS170FT

Stoneham Road

SS170JP

Kingsman Road

SS170AG

Corringham Road

SS178QU

Tomkins Close

SS170DT

Fairview Avenue

SS170LY

London Road

SS170FD

Wentworth Road

SS170HQ

High Street

SS170PD

Bevin Walk

SS170NW

Butts Lane

SS170EB

The Grove

SS178RH

Delius Way

SS178QW

Tallis Close

SS170HU

Victoria Road

SS170PS

Meadowland Way

SS170HA

High Street

SS178RB

Holst Close

SS170FW

Ferndown Close

SS170JX

London Road

SS170FL

St Andrews Way

SS170JF

Baryta Close

SS170ER

The Green

SS170FX

Pinehurst Close

SS170PQ

Southend Road

SS170FE

Wentworth Road

SS170HF

High Street

SS170EQ

The Warren

SS170FJ

St Andrews Way

SS170LR

Park Road

SS170GP

Central Road

SS170HY

Victoria Road

SS170HD

High Street

SS170DB

Wharf Road

SS170PF

Scratton Road

SS170WS

Walkers Square

SS170GE

Southend Road

SS170HL

King Street

SS170PE

Southend Road

SS178DS

Second Avenue

SS170NE

Rayleigh Road

SS170DX

Hadfield Road

SS178RJ

Boyce Road

SS170AH

Corringham Road

SS170BF

Central Road

SS170JA

Victoria Road

SS170NP

London Road

SS178AA

First Avenue

SS170EF

King Edward Road

SS170HJ

King Street

SS170RN

Mucking Wharf Road

SS170LJ

Ruskin Road

SS170BZ

Wharf Road

SS170LZ

Butts Lane

SS170DG

The Hollies

SS170SJ

Broadhope Avenue

SS170HP

King Street

SS178RD

Parry Close

SS170FF

Queenwood Road

SS170HG

High Street

SS170LW

London Road

SS178EG

Penny Lane

SS170LL

London Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.