Corringham and Fobbing sit on the edge of the Thames Estuary within the unitary authority of Thurrock in south England, where low-lying marshland gives way to older village centres and later suburban development. The area enjoys wide estuary views and has a mix of farmland, nature-rich saltmarsh and ribbons of housing, with good road links for commuters bound for London and nearby industrial and port areas.
The two communities contrast historically and socially: Fobbing is known for its medieval past and has associations with tax protests in the 14th century, while Corringham has older Saxon roots and a traditional parish feel with period buildings. Economically the ward sits close to the Port of Tilbury and other Thames-side industry, so residents often balance village life with jobs in logistics, energy and services, and a modest local scene of pubs, clubs and community events keeps a village character alive.
Postcode districts covering Corringham and Fobbing
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 10.2 miles
- Bexley 15.2 miles
- Basildon 2.7 miles
- Chelmsford 14.2 miles
- Maidstone 17.9 miles
- Gillingham 11.6 miles
- Harlow 23 miles
- Grays 7 miles
- Chatham 11.9 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 15.3 miles
- Dartford 12.8 miles
- Gravesend 8.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Fobbing Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Stanford-le-Hope Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Stanford East and Corringham Town Ward 1.7 miles
- The Homesteads Ward 1.8 miles
- Nethermayne Ward 2 miles
- Stanford-le-Hope West Ward 2.5 miles
- Basildon Built-up area 2.7 miles
- St. Martin's Ward 2.9 miles
- Langdon Hills Ward 3.1 miles
- Pitsea South East Ward 3.4 miles
- Horndon on the Hill Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Lee Chapel North Ward 3.5 miles
Example postcodes in Corringham and Fobbing
SS17 9HF, SS17 7PL, SS17 7NS, SS17 9JB, SS17 9JZ, SS17 9BX, SS17 9BA, SS17 9JF, SS17 9EB … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 9.7 miles
- London City Airport 18.4 miles
- Pitsea Railway Station 2.4 miles
- Stanford-le-Hope Railway Station 2.7 miles
Hotels near Corringham and Fobbing Ad
- Holiday Inn Basildon 4 3.8 miles
- The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel 7.7 miles
- Stifford Hall Hotel Thurrock 3 7.5 miles
- Holiday Inn Southend 4 9.8 miles
- Oyster Fleet Hotel 2 4.8 miles
- Campanile Restaurant Basildon - East of London 4.1 miles
- Best Western Manor Hotel 3 9.3 miles
- Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns 4 9.8 miles
- Seven Hotel 9.9 miles
- Rettendon Lodge Events 8.5 miles
Schools in Corringham and Fobbing
- Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 3.6 miles
- Yantlet beach Beach 9.2 miles
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 9.4 miles
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 9.5 miles
- Roots Hall Stadium 9.6 miles
- MidKent College - Medway College 9.8 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 10.5 miles
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 10.6 miles
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 10.6 miles
- Blue Water Shopping centre 11 miles
- Hylands Estate 11.9 miles
- Princes Park Stadium 12.5 miles