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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

SS170AH

Corringham Road

SS170FR

Alwoodley Close

SS170LH

Stanley Villas

SS178RJ

Boyce Road

SS178RE

Weelkes Close

SS170HA

High Street

SS170DW

Fairview Avenue

SS170HD

High Street

SS170LY

London Road

SS170HY

Victoria Road

SS170JN

Kingsman Road

SS170DJ

Rectory Road

SS178QW

Tallis Close

SS170DG

The Hollies

SS170PN

Stanford Road

SS178DS

Second Avenue

SS178EB

Graham Close

SS178PB

Stanford-Le-Hope By-Pass

SS178RG

Delius Way

SS170HP

King Street

SS170LA

Wilson Close

SS170RJ

Stanford-le-Hope West

SS178RL

Boyce Road

SS170RN

Mucking Wharf Road

SS178QS

Purcell Way

SS170DN

Chantry Crescent

SS170DU

Fairview Chase

SS170HU

Victoria Road

SS170BU

Fetherston Road

SS170DH

Wharf Road

SS170ED

Grove Road

SS170FF

Queenwood Road

SS170GD

Southend Road

SS170GX

Bell Reeves Close

SS170LP

Caldwell Road

SS170DZ

Wharf Road

SS170SH

St Margarets Avenue

SS178QX

Dowland Close

SS170EX

The Green

SS178AL

Worcester Close

SS178BQ

Silverdale East

SS170ER

The Green

SS170PG

Southend Road

SS170EG

The Warren

SS170FZ

Addington Close

SS170HH

King Street

SS170JY

Runnymede Road

SS178AD

First Avenue

SS170AQ

Corringham Road

SS170LB

London Road

SS170LW

London Road

SS170PX

Stanford-le-Hope West

SS178QN

Boyce Road

SS170DT

Fairview Avenue

SS170EW

St Margarets Avenue

SS170FJ

St Andrews Way

SS170PQ

Southend Road

SS178RB

Holst Close

SS178RR

Purcell Close

SS170GG

Victoria Road

SS170ND

Romsey Close

SS170FW

Ferndown Close

SS170LD

London Road

SS178AA

First Avenue

SS170GE

Southend Road

SS170JJ

Poley Road

SS178BS

Failand Mews

SS170EU

Church Hill

SS170GZ

Ellie Close

SS170JL

Poley Road

SS170LL

London Road

SS178RA

Locke Close

SS170EA

Cabborns Crescent

SS170FH

Bearwood Road

SS170HQ

High Street

SS178AG

Bramleys

SS170JH

Butts Road

SS170NA

Oxford Road

SS170NL

Brockenhurst Drive

SS170EJ

Wharf Close

SS170JU

London Road

SS170LG

Gordon Cottages

SS170GJ

Brookfield Drive

SS170GQ

Central Road

SS178RP

Boyce Road

SS170FE

Wentworth Road

SS170NF

Valmar Avenue

SS170NB

Old Jenkins Close

SS170DD

Warrene Close

SS170LJ

Ruskin Road

SS178BB

Redlie Close

SS170HS

Victoria Road

SS170EL

St Margarets Avenue

SS170JA

Victoria Road

SS170JX

London Road

SS170GL

Brookfield Drive

SS170GR

Stanford-le-Hope West

SS170HL

King Street

SS170NN

Lulworth Close

SS170EY

High Street

Data Sources

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