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 miles
- Southend-on-Sea 11.9 miles
- Bexley 13.5 miles
- Basildon 3.1 miles
- Chelmsford 14.6 miles
- Maidstone 17.8 miles
- Gillingham 12 miles
- Harlow 22.2 miles
- Grays 5.4 miles
- Chatham 11.9 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 13.8 miles
- Dartford 11.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Stanford-le-Hope Built-up area 0.5 miles
- The Homesteads Ward 0.5 miles
- Stanford-le-Hope West Ward 1.1 miles
- Fobbing Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Corringham and Fobbing Ward 1.7 miles
- Horndon on the Hill Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Langdon Hills Ward 2.5 miles
- Nethermayne Ward 2.6 miles
- Southfields Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Basildon Built-up area 3.1 miles
- East Tilbury Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Lee Chapel North Ward 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Stanford East and Corringham Town
SS17 7DP, SS17 7JZ, SS17 7SU, SS17 7LZ, SS17 1BF, SS17 7EP, SS17 7PP, SS17 7AX, SS17 7RB … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 11.3 miles
- London City Airport 16.7 miles
- Stanford-le-Hope Railway Station 1.1 miles
- East Tilbury Railway Station 3.1 miles
Hotels near Stanford East and Corringham Town Ad
- The Bell Inn Hotel 1.6 miles
- Premier Inn Basildon South 3 2 miles
- Basildon South 3 2.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Basildon 4 4.2 miles
- Orsett Hall 4 2.8 miles
- The Horseshoe and Castle 4 6.1 miles
- Premier Inn Basildon - Festival Park 3 4.3 miles
- Premier Inn Basildon - East Mayne 3 4.5 miles
- Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns 4 8.4 miles
- Glass House Retreat 4.6 miles
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 miles
- Blue Water Shopping centre 9.4 miles
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 9.7 miles
- MidKent College - Medway College 10 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 10.5 miles
- Yantlet beach Beach 10.6 miles
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 10.7 miles
- Princes Park Stadium 10.9 miles
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 10.9 miles
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 11 miles
- Central Park Gardens Gardens 11.2 miles
- Roots Hall Stadium 11.3 miles