Stanford-le-Hope West is the western part of the town of Stanford-le-Hope in the borough of Thurrock, Essex, sitting close to the north bank of the River Thames estuary. The area is well connected by the A13 and the local rail line into London, and its proximity to the Port of Tilbury and nearby industrial estates gives it a mix of commuter and light-industrial character, with pockets of suburban housing and small commercial centres.
Historically an agricultural settlement that expanded with the arrival of the railway, the neighbourhood today combines local shops, parks and community facilities with a working-class heritage and ongoing regeneration pressures common across outer Thames-side communities. Residents tend to be a mix of long-standing local families and commuters, and the area retains some green spaces and historic features tucked among newer housing and business premises.
Postcode districts covering Stanford-le-Hope West
Most populated places nearby
- Islington 23.3 miles
- Southend-on-Sea 12.6 miles
- Bexley 12.8 miles
- Croydon 24.4 miles
- Basildon 4.1 miles
- Chelmsford 15.6 miles
- Maidstone 17 miles
- Gillingham 11.5 miles
- Harlow 22.6 miles
- Grays 4.5 miles
- Chatham 11.2 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 13.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Stanford East and Corringham Town Ward 1.1 miles
- Stanford-le-Hope Built-up area 1.2 miles
- The Homesteads Ward 1.4 miles
- Horndon on the Hill Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Southfields Built-up area 1.9 miles
- East Tilbury Built-up area 2 miles
- Corringham and Fobbing Ward 2.5 miles
- Fobbing Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Orsett Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Chadwell St. Mary Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Langdon Hills Ward 3.3 miles
- Baker Street Built-up area 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Stanford-le-Hope West
SS17 0BF, SS17 0PL, SS17 0GZ, SS17 0DB, SS17 0LL, SS17 0JN, SS17 0RN, SS17 0SA, SS17 0LQ … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 12.1 miles
- London City Airport 16.2 miles
- Stanford-le-Hope Railway Station 0.4 miles
- East Tilbury Railway Station 2 miles
Hotels near Stanford-le-Hope West Ad
- The Bell Inn Hotel 1.4 miles
- Orsett Hall 4 2.3 miles
- Premier Inn Basildon South 3 3.1 miles
- Basildon South 3 3.2 miles
- The Horseshoe and Castle 4 5.7 miles
- Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns 4 7.3 miles
- Holiday Inn Basildon 4 5.2 miles
- Glass House Retreat 4.5 miles
- The Six Bells 3 4.5 miles
- Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall 3 5.1 miles
Schools in Stanford-le-Hope West
- St Clere's School Secondary
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary
- Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 5.7 miles
- Blue Water Shopping centre 8.5 miles
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 9.1 miles
- MidKent College - Medway College 9.4 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 9.8 miles
- Princes Park Stadium 10 miles
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 10.1 miles
- Central Park Gardens Gardens 10.3 miles
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 10.4 miles
- Yantlet beach Beach 10.8 miles
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 11.6 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 11.9 miles