Postcode Analysis Thurrock, East of England

WHITFIELDS, SS17 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITFIELDS, SS17 0BJ.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SS17 0BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SS17 0BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £360k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 2.1% year-on-year.

home £360,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS17 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on Whitfields, 0.8km from Stanford-le-Hope in Stanford-le-Hope. Administratively it sits within Stanford-le-Hope West ward and the South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency.

For serious buyers, SS17 0BJ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k, down 2.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS17 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00080852 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS17 0BJ. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.6%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 333,250

8 sales · Mean £ 314,375

Terraced

£ 365,000

1 sales · Mean £ 365,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SS17 0BJ has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences23
Shoplifting22
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Abbots Hall Primary School

Good330 pupils0.5 km
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Ortu Hassenbrook Academy

Requires Improvement581 pupils0.6 km
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Graham James Primary Academy

Good473 pupils0.7 km
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Arthur Bugler Primary School

Good417 pupils0.7 km
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Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School

Good441 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils1.0 km
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Giffards Primary School

Good442 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Impulse Leisure1.0 km
  • Patel Newsagents0.6 km
  • Paulettes Bakery0.9 km
  • Unicare (All Cures)0.9 km
  • Premier Corringham0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Mamas Cabin0.9 km
  • Bikash Restaurant0.9 km
  • Corringham Cafe0.9 km
  • Homesteads Pre-School0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Fish 'N' Chix0.9 km
  • Greggs Bakeries0.8 km
  • Fishnchickn / Serial Grill0.8 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • Co-op Food0.2 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • East Thurrock Community Association0.6 km
  • The Springhouse0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stanford-Le-Hope1.5 km
  • East Tilbury4.2 km
  • Laindon5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • The Catcracker0.2 km
  • Abbotts Hall Chase0.2 km
  • The Catcracker0.2 km
  • Abbotts Hall Chase0.3 km
  • The Sorrells0.4 km