The Parkway, Canvey Island, SS8 0AQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS8 0AQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.3%	52.2%	-0.1%	51.0%	1.2%
Male	47.7%	47.8%	0.1%	49.0%	-1.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of SS8 0AQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23.1%	22.2%	-0.9%	37.9%	-15.7%
Married: Opposite sex	57.8%	55.6%	-2.2%	44.2%	11.4%
Separated	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	9.4%	9%	-0.4%	9.1%	-0.1%
Widowed	8.7%	12%	3.3%	6.1%	5.9%

Health

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	34.9%	38.3%	3.4%	48.4%	-10.1%
Good health	42.8%	36.9%	-5.9%	33.6%	3.3%
Fair health	15.5%	18.1%	2.6%	12.7%	5.4%
Bad health	4.9%	5.7%	0.8%	4.0%	1.7%
Very bad health	2%	1%	-1.0%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around SS8 0AQ this area, 29.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 12%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	38.3%	29.2%	-9.1%	18.2%	11.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.1%	12.7%	-1.4%	9.6%	3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.1%	15.7%	1.6%	13.4%	2.3%
Apprenticeship	7.6%	8.6%	1.0%	5.3%	3.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.7%	18.4%	9.7%	16.9%	1.5%
Degree or Similar	14.1%	12%	-2.1%	33.8%	-21.8%
Other	3.2%	3.4%	0.2%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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)
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98.4%	99%	0.6%	81.4%	17.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.7% 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	98.7%	99.7%	1.0%	83.2%	16.5%
European Union	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	6.1%	-6.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.4%	99.7%	1.3%	83.2%	16.5%
10+ Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	9.8%	-9.5%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.6%	76.7%	6.9%
No passport held	16.4%	13.5%	2.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.6%	37.2%	3.4%
Christian	54.7%	46.2%	8.5%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is The Parkway Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Parkway was 56.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.3% lower than the Canvey Island Central average. The most reported crime type was Public order.

The Parkway has the 30th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Canvey Island Central and the 104th highest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 86.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in SS8 0AQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Parkway are based on 90 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Castle Point.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Parkway, Canvey Island, SS8 0AQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS8 0AQ

Average Price
£439,055

Semi-Detached
£385,179

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£497,829

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Parkway

Average Price
£408,392

Semi-Detached
£363,773

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£440,998

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The ParkwayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
36 The Parkway, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2026-03-05	£290,000
22 The Parkway, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2025-11-20	£282,490
27 The Parkway, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£560,000	2025-07-15	£550,059
27A The Parkway, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2025-04-22	£312,226
31B The Parkway, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2025-03-27	£466,581

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS8 0AQ

Employment

SS8 0AQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SS8 0AQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	117
Full-Time Employee	70
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	24
Other	8
Looking after home or family	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Student (economically inactive)	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Construction	21
Transport and storage	16
Manufacturing	14
Human health and social work activities	14
Other	12
Education	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Vaagen Road , SS8 9DP	3out of 4	661 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Canvey Island Vaagen Road , SS8 9DP	- not rated	661 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lubbins Park Community Primary School May Avenue , SS8 7HF	- not rated	802 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lubbins Park Primary Academy May Avenue , SS8 7HF	- not rated	802 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
William Read Primary Academy Long Road , SS8 0JE	3out of 4	857 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castle View School Foksville Road , SS8 7FH	- not rated	553 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Castle View School Foksville Road , SS8 7FH	- not rated	553 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Castle View School Foksville Road , SS8 7FH	2out of 4	623 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Furtherwick Park School Furtherwick Road , SS8 7AZ	- not rated	644 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Cornelius Vermuyden School Dinant Avenue , SS8 9QS	1out of 4	1,888 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Athena School 167 Thorney Bay Road , SS8 0HN	- not rated	417 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Continuum School - Canvey Island Leigh Bank Surgery , Vanderwalt Avenue SS8 7RW	- not rated	1,264 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fast Progress Tuition Limited 1 Vikings Way , SS8 0PB	- not rated	2,334 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oasis School 671 London Road , Hadleigh SS7 2EE	- not rated	4,728 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Children's Support Centre Hadleigh School House , 20 the Avenue SS7 2DL	- not rated	4,779 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable		More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sugar Rays	Fantasy Island, Furtherwick Road	374 yd
Jilly Beans Cafe	121 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	427 yd
Island Cafe	93 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	490 yd
Douro Valley	84 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	534 yd
Islanders Fish Restaurant & Takeaway	86 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	534 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Canvey Island Conservative Club	59 Long Road, Canvey Island	346 yd
Saks Cafe Bar	111 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	427 yd
Canvey Island Social Club	Labour Hall, Lionel Road	530 yd
Haystack	The Haystack Public House, 96 Furtherwick Road	534 yd
Thorney Bay Bar & Restaurant	Thorney Bay Caravan Park, Thorney Bay Road	755 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Seafood Hut	Kiosk West Of Carousel, Furtherwick Road	374 yd
Pizza 38	132 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	374 yd
Ichilliz	116 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	374 yd
Kebab & Burger Hut	102 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	374 yd
Proper Pizza And Pasta	115 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	426 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	88 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	534 yd
The Co-operative	173-175 Long Road, Canvey Island	686 yd
Sainsbury's	9 Knightswick Centre, Furtherwick Road	700 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Paddocks Community Centre PADDOCKS COMMUNITY CENTRE PADDOCKS COMMUNITY CENTRE LONG ROAD		276 yd
Fitness 2 Beauty Ltd (Closed) Long Road	health and fitness suite	350 yd
King George V Playing Fields KING GEORGE V PAVILION KING GEORGE V PAVILION BLACKTHORNE ROAD	grass pitches	452 yd
Fitness 4 Life Uk (Closed) 1a 1a Oak Road	health and fitness suite	483 yd
Castle View School FOKSVILLE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	625 yd
Furtherwick Park School (Closed) Furtherwick Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	642 yd
St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School (Canvey Island) VAAGEN ROAD	grass pitches	658 yd
Lubbins Park Primary Academy MAY AVENUE	grass pitches	820 yd
William Read Primary School WILLIAM REED PRIMARY WILLIAM REED PRIMARY LONG ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	983 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	59.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.