# Stanford-le-Hope: Area Summary
Stanford-le-Hope is an established Essex town located in the Thames Gateway, offering a substantial property portfolio of 8,684 homes with an average price of £207,434. This figure likely reflects a mix of property types across different periods, though recent transaction data reveals considerably higher current market values. The town has maintained steady market activity, with sales volumes ranging from 316 to 580 properties annually, demonstrating consistent buyer interest in this commuter-friendly location.
The property market has shown notable appreciation over recent years, with average prices rising from £364,481 in 2017 to a peak of £425,596 in 2023 – representing growth of approximately 17% over six years. Following this peak, the market has moderated, with 2024 seeing average prices settle around £392,774 and early 2025 data suggesting further softening to £353,995. This recent correction aligns with broader UK market trends following the interest rate environment of 2023-2024. The elevated sales volume in 2021 (580 transactions) reflects the post-pandemic property surge, whilst current activity levels remain healthy, indicating Stanford-le-Hope continues to attract buyers seeking value within reasonable reach of London via the C2C railway line.
--- *Note: The 2026 data point is based on only 2 sales and should not be considered representative of market trends.*
The average house price in Stanford-Le-Hope, Thurrock is £207,434. Prices range from £100 to £8,750,000.
There are 8,684 properties in Stanford-Le-Hope with 10,834 recorded transactions since 1995.
The median house price in Stanford-Le-Hope is £175,000, compared to an average of £207,434.
Stanford-Le-Hope has 3,833 semi-detached properties, 2,703 terraced properties, 1,219 detached properties, 829 flat / maisonette properties.
Average house prices in Stanford-Le-Hope have risen by 274.5% from £61,420 in 1995 to £230,000 in 2026.
The most popular streets in Stanford-Le-Hope by number of properties include Southend Road, Corringham Road, Victoria Road, Branksome Avenue, Abbotts Drive.
Stanford-Le-Hope is located in Thurrock, in the Thurrock district.