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 miles16.4 km
- Bexley 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Basildon 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Chelmsford 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Maidstone 17.9 miles28.9 km
- Gillingham 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Harlow 23 miles37 km
- Grays 7 miles11.2 km
- Chatham 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Barking and Dagenham 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Dartford 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Gravesend 8.2 miles13.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Fobbing Built-up area 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Stanford-le-Hope Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Stanford East and Corringham Town Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- The Homesteads Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Nethermayne Ward 2 miles3.1 km
- Stanford-le-Hope West Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Basildon Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- St. Martin's Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Langdon Hills Ward 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Pitsea South East Ward 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Horndon on the Hill Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Lee Chapel North Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Corringham and Fobbing
SS17 9DS, SS17 9AR, SS17 7PJ, SS17 9BB, SS17 9AW, SS17 9JS, SS17 9HZ, SS17 9AN, SS17 9LA … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 9.7 miles15.6 km
- London City Airport 18.4 miles29.5 km
- Pitsea Railway Station 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Stanford-le-Hope Railway Station 2.7 miles4.3 km
Hotels near Corringham and Fobbing Ad
- Holiday Inn Basildon 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Glass House Retreat 6.1 miles9.9 km
- The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Stifford Hall Hotel Thurrock 3 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Holiday Inn Southend 4 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Oyster Fleet Hotel 2 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns 4 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Rettendon Lodge Events 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Campanile Restaurant Basildon - East of London 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Best Western Manor Hotel 3 9.3 miles15 km
Schools in Corringham and Fobbing
- Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Yantlet beach Beach 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 9.4 miles15.2 km
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Roots Hall Stadium 9.6 miles15.5 km
- MidKent College - Medway College 9.8 miles15.7 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Blue Water Shopping centre 11 miles17.6 km
- Hylands Estate 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Princes Park Stadium 12.5 miles20.1 km