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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

SS178QN

Boyce Road

SS178QL

Dunstable Road

SS178QP

Arne Close

SS170BS

Fetherston Road

SS178PB

Stanford-Le-Hope By-Pass

SS170GH

Brookfield Drive

SS170AQ

Corringham Road

SS170LA

Wilson Close

SS170EP

The Green

SS178DR

Second Avenue

SS178BQ

Silverdale East

SS178QS

Purcell Way

SS170PP

Buckingham Hill Road

SS170FR

Alwoodley Close

SS170JR

Butts Road

SS178RR

Purcell Close

SS170JJ

Poley Road

SS170LF

Ruskin Road

SS178EB

Graham Close

SS170FU

Broadstone Road

SS170GQ

Central Road

SS170PL

Southend Road

SS170DR

Ryde Drive

SS170DW

Fairview Avenue

SS170JD

Victoria Road

SS170GR

Stanford-le-Hope West

SS178BJ

Hobhouse Road

SS170FH

Bearwood Road

SS178QZ

Farnaby Way

SS170FB

Augusta Road

SS170GX

Bell Reeves Close

SS170FG

Adamsley Road

SS178AF

Laxtons

SS177QP

Corringham Road

SS178BA

Branksome Close

SS170EE

Wharf Road

SS170LB

London Road

SS170PG

Southend Road

SS178QX

Dowland Close

SS178BH

Branksome Avenue

SS170BX

Central Road

SS170JN

Kingsman Road

SS170DU

Fairview Chase

SS178RG

Delius Way

SS170EJ

Wharf Close

SS170EG

The Warren

SS170JY

Runnymede Road

SS178AG

Bramleys

SS170PB

Hardie Road

SS170DL

Rectory Road

SS170GF

Brookfield Drive

SS170GZ

Ellie Close

SS170DH

Wharf Road

SS178QR

Boyce Road

SS170EW

St Margarets Avenue

SS178EA

Kathleen Close

SS170HR

Kings Parade

SS170DZ

Wharf Road

SS170BY

The Green

SS170SL

St Margarets Avenue

SS170JW

Kingsman Road

SS170FY

Walton Heath Close

SS178AJ

Link Road

SS170DJ

Rectory Road

SS170LE

London Road

SS178RW

Boyce Road

SS178DY

Beckett Drive

SS170FZ

Addington Close

SS170JE

Baryta Close

SS170LQ

Ruskin Road

SS170LP

Caldwell Road

SS170JH

Butts Road

SS170EH

Stanford Industrial Estate

SS170EA

Cabborns Crescent

SS178RT

Colman Close

SS170EX

The Green

SS170DF

Copland Road

SS178RA

Locke Close

SS178BE

Silverdale

SS170RJ

Clover Crescent

SS170PA

Scratton Road

SS170NF

Valmar Avenue

SS170DD

Warrene Close

SS170BU

Fetherston Road

SS178DP

Second Avenue

SS170GB

Stanford Road

SS178AU

Branksome Park

SS178RP

Boyce Road

SS170ED

Grove Road

SS170FA

Woodbridge Way

SS170HH

King Street

SS178QY

Byrd Way

SS170NL

Brockenhurst Drive

SS178QT

Dunstable Road

SS170JU

London Road

SS170DE

Copland Road

SS178BG

Silverdale

SS170HX

Gentry Close

SS170HZ

Victoria Road

SS170DY

Wharf Road

Data Sources

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