Stanford East and Corringham Town sits in southern Thurrock on the edge of the Thames Estuary, taking in the historic small town of Corringham and the eastern parts of Stanford-le-Hope. The area mixes suburban streets with stretches of riverside marsh and industrial frontage, so the landscape reflects the borough’s long relationship with shipping, energy and port-related business.
Locally there is a strong sense of community around village centres, independent shops and parish amenities, while many people commute into London or work in nearby industrial estates. The ward shows layers of history from its old parish church and village roots to recent regeneration and housing change, giving a blend of commuter suburbia, tidal landscape and visible industrial heritage.
Postcode districts covering Stanford East and Corringham Town
Most populated places nearby
- Islington 23.8 miles38.2 km
- Southend-on-Sea 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Bexley 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Basildon 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Chelmsford 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Maidstone 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Gillingham 12 miles19.3 km
- Harlow 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Grays 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Chatham 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Barking and Dagenham 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Dartford 11.2 miles18 km
Neighbouring places
- Stanford-le-Hope Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- The Homesteads Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Stanford-le-Hope West Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Fobbing Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Corringham and Fobbing Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Horndon on the Hill Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Langdon Hills Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Nethermayne Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Southfields Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Basildon Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
- East Tilbury Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Lee Chapel North Ward 3.3 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in Stanford East and Corringham Town
SS17 7DP, SS17 7NB, SS17 7JF, SS17 7SN, SS17 7HQ, SS17 7BP, SS17 7RH, SS17 7JE, SS17 7EG … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 11.3 miles18.2 km
- London City Airport 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Stanford-le-Hope Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
- East Tilbury Railway Station 3.1 miles4.9 km
Hotels near Stanford East and Corringham Town Ad
- Glass House Retreat 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Holiday Inn Basildon 4 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Stifford Hall Hotel Thurrock 3 5.8 miles9.4 km
- The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns 4 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Marygreen Manor Hotel 4 9.4 miles15 km
- The Railway by Innkeeper's Collection 4 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Best Western Manor Hotel 3 8.3 miles13.4 km
- De Rougemont Manor 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Campanile Restaurant Basildon - East of London 4.1 miles6.6 km
Schools in Stanford East and Corringham Town
- Abbots Hall Primary School Primary
- Arthur Bugler Primary School Primary
- Giffards Primary School Primary
- Graham James Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Blue Water Shopping centre 9.4 miles15.2 km
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 9.7 miles15.6 km
- MidKent College - Medway College 10 miles16.1 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Yantlet beach Beach 10.6 miles17 km
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Princes Park Stadium 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 11 miles17.8 km
- Central Park Gardens Gardens 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Roots Hall Stadium 11.3 miles18.1 km