School Catchments and House Prices in Fobbing
In the Fobbing area, 1 school was graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
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In the Fobbing area, 1 school was graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
What school demand does to Fobbing asking prices
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £525,000 and a detached home averages £512,500.
Ofsted ratings across the Fobbing area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Fobbing.
Why an in catchment listing can still miss
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
No school in the immediate area currently holds an Outstanding rating.
The detail behind the Fobbing numbers
The schools families ask about here are Herringham Primary Academy (Corringham), Secondary schools (Thurrock), Grammar schools (Southend & Chelmsford) and Independent schools (near by). 1 local school was graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Fobbing to Stanford-le-Hope station takes about 5 to 10 min drive.
By price, Fobbing ranks 85 of the 200 Essex locations we cover, at £525,000 against a county average of £520,425. Band D council tax here is £2,255, against an average of £2,301 across the county locations we cover.
How Fobbing scores for different buyers
Fobbing is a small, sought-after historic hilltop village.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Fobbing property and area guide.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★☆ | A conservation-area cluster of period cottages, a fine medieval church and wide estuary views give a characterful family village. |
| Downsizers | ★★★★☆ | Period cottages in the historic core suit downsizers wanting character over amenities. |
| Second-home buyers | ★★★☆☆ | A pretty historic hilltop village with Peasants' Revolt heritage offers second-home appeal, though homes rarely come up. |
| Commuters (to London) | ★★★☆☆ | No village station, but Stanford-le-Hope near by gives a c2c line to London Fenchurch Street. |
| First-time buyers | ★★☆☆☆ | Above-average prices, often £375,000+, and scarce smaller stock put the village beyond most first-time budgets. |
Families & professionals
People wanting a small, historic hilltop village with genuine character near Stanford-le-Hope and Basildon, happy to use the neighbouring towns for schools, shops and services.
Commuters
People happy to drive to Stanford-le-Hope for the c2c line (direct to London Fenchurch Street in around forty minutes) and to use the A13, well placed for London, Basildon, Southend and the estuary towns.
History & country lovers
People drawn to St Michael's Church, the conservation-area village, the story of the Peasants' Revolt and the marshes and sea wall, wanting characterful village living above the estuary.
Fobbing is known locally for The Peasants' Revolt, and Fobbing Marsh & the sea wall. Fobbing's great claim to fame, in 1381 the men of the village refused the poll tax and drove off the king's commissioner, helping to spark the great Peasants' Revolt led by Wat Tyler and John Ball.
Practical detail for Fobbing: the SS17 postcode district, no village station, Stanford-le-Hope (c2c to London Fenchurch St ~40 min) a short drive and nearest A and E is Basildon University Hospital, verify with NHS.
Fobbing at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| Herringham Primary Academy (Corringham) | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Secondary schools (Thurrock) | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Grammar schools (Southend & Chelmsford) | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Independent schools (near by) | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Fobbing
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from the council
- The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £52,500 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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