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SS17

STANFORD-LE-HOPE

Essex, East Of England, England

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SS17 covers STANFORD-LE-HOPE in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £385,147
1yr change ▼ 5.9%
Crime 52% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£385,147

▼ 5.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

34% above national avg

Crime Rate

39.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

52% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

336 Mbps

Property Prices in SS17

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SS17 is £385,147, which is 10% below the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in SS17 cost 34.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SS17 have fallen 5.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £557,784 161
Semi-detached £391,642 597
Terraced £341,400 362
Flat £190,249 141
All types £385,147 1299

5-Year Price History

£370K £376K £381K £387K £393K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SS17

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 39.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SS17 has a crime rate well 52% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
14.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
3.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
8.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SS17

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SS17 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
St Clere's School Secondary Not inspected mi
Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School Primary Good mi
Abbots Hall Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Graham James Primary Academy Primary Not inspected mi
Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

2

Good

2

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

180,989

Population

57

Median Age

38%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
38.0%
Private rent
17.0%
Social rent
18.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SS17 are 336.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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336.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

82%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SS17 is collected by Southend On Sea Council. The Band D rate is £1,623/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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SS17 — STANFORD-LE-HOPE

Area Summary

SS17 (STANFORD-LE-HOPE) offers above-average property prices (£385,147, 34% above national average), low crime (52% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (336 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SS17 STANFORD-LE-HOPE

What is the average house price in SS17 STANFORD-LE-HOPE?
The average house price in SS17 (STANFORD-LE-HOPE) is £385,147, based on 1299 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 34% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.9% over the past year.
Is SS17 STANFORD-LE-HOPE a safe area to live?
Crime in SS17 is significantly below the national average (39.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (14.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SS17 STANFORD-LE-HOPE?
The population of SS17 (STANFORD-LE-HOPE) is approximately 180,989 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 38% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 18% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SS17?
The average broadband download speed in SS17 is 336 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 82%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SS17 STANFORD-LE-HOPE?
There are 11 schools in or near SS17. 18% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

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