Canute Close is in Canewdon, Rochford and in Rochford district. SS4 3PX is located in the Roche North and Rural electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rayleigh and Wickford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Canute Close, Canewdon, Rochford, SS4 3PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS4 3QD, SS4 3QA, SS4 3PF, SS4 3PE, SS4 3PZ, SS4 3QZ, SS4 3QS, SS4 3QE, SS4 3QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS4 3PX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.8% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.2% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.4% | 32.5% | 7.1% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 48.8% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 11.3% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 4.6% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.6% | 51.2% | 13.6% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 30.7% | -9.2% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 14% | -5.5% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.1% | 25.3% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 8.8% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 16.5% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 24.6% | -0.8% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.4% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.1% | 95.7% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.9% | 97.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 97.6% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.8% | 37.2% | 18.6% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canute Close was 48.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.6% lower than the Roche North and Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Canute Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Roche North and Rural and the 84th highest crime rate of 264 local areas in Rochford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Canute Close, Rochford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-07-26 | £463,433 |
| 11 Canute Close, Rochford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-11-02 | £364,804 |
| 23 Canute Close, Rochford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,500 | 2022-10-07 | £481,512 |
| 16 Canute Close, Rochford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2022-09-05 | £486,449 |
| 29 Canute Close, Rochford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2019-12-19 | £314,878 |
SS4 3PX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canewdon Endowed Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School High Street , Canewdon SS4 3QA | 3out of 4 | 288 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stambridge Primary School Stambridge Road , Stambridge SS4 2AP | 3out of 4 | 4,265 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashingdon Primary Academy Fambridge Road , Ashingdon SS4 3LN | 2out of 4 | 4,462 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterman Primary Academy The Boulevard , SS4 1QF | 3out of 4 | 4,514 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holt Farm Infant School Ashingdon Road , SS4 1RS | 3out of 4 | 4,719 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King Edmund School Vaughan Close , SS4 1TL | 3out of 4 | 4,136 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Adolescent Unit Rochford Hospital , Union Lane SS4 1RB | 3out of 4 | 5,170 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Inn | High Street, Canewdon | 129 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canewdon Recreation Ground ALTHORNE WAY | grass pitches | 245 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 244 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 34.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.