Welcome to South Stifford

South Stifford is a small village located in the borough of Thurrock, Essex. The village is situated on the outskirts of London and is known for its peaceful and quiet environment. The village has a population of around 2,000 people and is surrounded by green fields and countryside. The village has a rich history and was once a major center for agriculture and farming.

South Stifford is home to several historic buildings and landmarks, including the Stifford Pumping Station, which was built in the 19th century and is now a Grade II listed building. The village also has a number of local amenities, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village is well-connected to the rest of Essex and London, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities.

Despite its small size, South Stifford has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local events and activities. The village hosts an annual summer fete, which attracts visitors from across the region, and there are regular community events and activities throughout the year. South Stifford is a charming and welcoming village, with a rich history and a strong sense of community spirit.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 2°C

Feels Like: -4.1°C

Wind: 20.1 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Ben Keely	Chafford Hundred Campus Mayflower Road Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6SA 01375484580 School Website
Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Lauren Arnell	Mayflower Road Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6SA 01375484490 School Website
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Katie Hanley	Mayflower Road Chafford Hundred Essex RM16 6SA 02037724588 School Website
Warren Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Co Headteacher Vashti Green And Charlie Evans	Gilbert Road Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6NB 1375482288 School Website
West Thurrock Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sam Proctor	Schoolfield Road Grays Essex RM20 3HR 01708866743 School Website
Belmont Castle Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Jones	Parker Road Grays Essex RM17 5YN 01375373601 School Website
Thames Park Secondary School Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Kam Bains	Chadwell Road Grays RM17 5FP 1375470790 School Website
Tudor Court Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Philip Kyriacou	Bark Burr Road Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6PL 01375480662 School Website
Somers Heath Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Martin Curtis	Foyle Drive South Ockendon Essex RM15 5LX 1708853397 School Website
St Thomas Of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emilie Poulteney	Ward Avenue Grays Essex RM17 5RW 1375375826 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chafford Hundred Lakeside Burghley Road, Chafford Hundred, Essex, RM16 6QQ 0.31 Miles

Grays High Street, Grays, Essex, RM17 6NQ 1.41 Miles

Greenhithe Station Road, Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9NQ 2.14 Miles

Purfleet London Road, Purfleet, Essex, RM19 1PP 2.34 Miles

Stone Crossing Stone Place Road, Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9AR 2.37 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Wilsons Travel 01708 869911 6 Hillcrest Av, Grays Thurrock, Essex, RM20 3DA 0.55 Miles
Orange Cars 01375 396000 5/Askew House/Askew Farm La, Grays Thurrock, Essex, RM17 5XR 0.71 Miles
Ss Executive Travel 07863 243267 141 Cromwell Rd, Grays Thurrock, Essex, RM17 5HQ 1.39 Miles
Thameside Taxis 01375 371654 25A Orsett Road, Grays Thurrock, Essex, RM17 5DS 1.46 Miles
A3 Taxis 01375 385005 25 Orsett Road, Grays Thurrock, Essex, RM17 5DS 1.46 Miles
A2b Taxis 01375 372071 33 Clarence Rd, Grays Thurrock, Essex, RM17 6QJ 1.53 Miles
Lakeside And Purfleet Taxis 01708 869656 Stanley Road, Grays Thurrock, Essex, RM17 6QY 1.54 Miles
A5 Taxis 01375 375888 43 Thames Road, Grays Thurrock, Essex, RM17 6JT 1.62 Miles
T J's Private Hire 01375 400067 7 Crawford Avenue, Grays Thurrock, Essex, RM16 2AS 1.78 Miles
Thurrock Airport Cars 01375 399300 78 Bradleigh Av, Grays Thurrock, Essex, RM17 5RJ 1.81 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Mayflower Road Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
C100 Railway Station Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
The Ship Pub West Thurrock Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Rainbow Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
House Of Fraser Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
South Stifford Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Motherwell Way Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Cex Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Abberton Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Debenhams Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sainburys (Old A13) Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
West Thurrock Post Office Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tesco Lakeside Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Drake Parade Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Florence Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
St Clements Health Centre	London Road Grays Essex RM20 4AR
Dr Abela T Practice 01375 481895	Chafford Hundred Med.Ctr. Drake Road Chafford Hundred,Grays Essex RM16 6RS
Ewmhs Thurrock 0300 3001600	62 Maidstone Road Grays Essex RM17 6NF
Iapt Analgesic Service 01375 898700	Thurrock Health Centre 55-57 High Street Grays Essex RM17 6NB
Thurrock Health Centre 01375 898700	Thurrock Health Centre 55-57 High Street Grays Essex RM17 6NB

Local Stores

Aveley
41 High Street
Aveley
South Ockendon
Essex
RM15 4BB
01708 861152
shop.9939@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.94 miles

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SPAR - Chadwell
117-119 River View
Chadwell St Mary's
Grays
RM16 4BA
01375 840 522
Store Website
3.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Chafford Hundred
Unit 15, Drake House Drake Road Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6RX 01375 480200 chafford.hundred@medivet.co.uk Website 0.82 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Thurrock Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Lakeside Retail Park Weston Avenue West Thurrock Essex RM20 3LP thurrock@vets4pets.com 0.89 miles


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Riverside Veterinary Group
23 Southend Road Grays RM17 5NH 01375 373202 info@riversidevetsgrays.co.uk Website 1.94 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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All Animals Veterinary Clinic
Unit T Viking House Daneholes Roundabout, Stanford Road Grays Essex RM16 2XE 01375 399033 allanimalsvetclinic@hotmail.co.uk Website 2.37 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Medivet South Ockendon
2 Canterbury Parade South Road South Ockendon Essex RM15 6NH 01708 670200 south.ockendon@medivet.co.uk Website 2.85 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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The Swanscombe Veterinary Surgery
41/43 Swanscombe Street Swanscombe Kent DA10 0BQ 01322 381999 enquiries@meophamvets.co.uk Website 2.85 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Belhus Woods Country Park
Romford Lodge Romford Rd Aveley 3.08 miles

Location what3words glue.scarf.tricky

Darenth Country Park
Beautiful Area With A Mix Of Gravelled Paths, Woodland And Large Dog Walking Flat Areas, Almost Like A Recreation Ground. Lots Of Parts To Explore And Plenty Of Areas For Dogs To Enjoy. 23 Darenth Park Ave Lancashire 3.84 miles

Location what3words chimp.hogs.agreed

Hall Place Cray
A Flat Walk With The River Cray Running Through The Middle. During The Spring And Summer The Front Fields Are Used By Footballers A Lot. During The Winter This Walk Can Be Very Wet! Hall Place Dartford Bexley DA5 1PQ 6.14 miles

Location what3words thick.snacks.cloud

Coalhouse Fort Park
Princess Margaret Rd East Tilbury Tilbury RM18 8QD 6.16 miles

Location what3words venues.detail.drag

Jeskyns Country Park Gravesend
Jeskyns Is A Dog Walk For Both Dogs And Families, There Is A Dog Pond For Swimming Dogs, Aswell As Off Lead Areas, On Lead Areas And Two Inclosed Areas If Your Dog Does Not Recall. Henhurst Rd Gravesend DA12 3AN 6.69 miles Henhurst Rd, Cobham Da12 3An

Location what3words shakes.panic.organ

Joyden’S Wood
Many Paths To Explore And Help You Pick Your Way Through This Ancient Woodland. Some Popular Bridlepaths On The Edge Of The Woods But Clearly Marked. Lovely Carvings Dotted Through The Woods And A Model Wooden Ww1plane Tells An Interesting Story. Evidence Of Dyke Dating Back To The Romans. 68 Eden Rd Bexley DA5 2EG 6.92 miles Best Accessed From Summerhouse Drive

Location what3words coast.still.down

Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	11.9°C	6.7°C	6.5°C	5.3°C	4.8°C	4.6°C	4.7°C	5.7°C	6.4°C	5.8°C	4.9°C	4.4°C
Feels Like	9.1°C	4.8°C	2.2°C	0.9°C	1°C	1.2°C	1.8°C	3.6°C	5°C	5°C	3.4°C	2.9°C

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Cloudy	Mist	Mist	Mist	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy
Temp	3.9°C	3.9°C	3.4°C	2.5°C	1.6°C	2.2°C	4.3°C	5.9°C	6.1°C	5.3°C	3.5°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	2.8°C	2.2°C	0.7°C	-1.5°C	-3.2°C	-2.7°C	-0.3°C	1.8°C	2.4°C	1.6°C	-1°C	0.1°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-0.4°C	-1.9°C	-2.9°C	-3.7°C	-3.8°C	-2.4°C	0.1°C	1.9°C	1.9°C	0°C	-1.2°C	-0.7°C
Feels Like	-5.6°C	-8.1°C	-9.6°C	-10.5°C	-10.4°C	-8.5°C	-5.1°C	-2.4°C	-1.8°C	-3.1°C	-4.9°C	-5.5°C

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