Thorney Bay Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0BX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS8 0BX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.7%	50.3%	1.6%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	51.3%	49.7%	-1.6%	49.0%	0.7%

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 0BX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% 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%	22.5%	-0.6%	37.9%	-15.4%
Married: Opposite sex	56.5%	54.7%	-1.8%	44.2%	10.5%
Separated	0.6%	2.1%	1.5%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	10.2%	8.4%	-1.8%	9.1%	-0.7%
Widowed	9.6%	12.3%	2.7%	6.1%	6.2%

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	38.5%	34.8%	-3.7%	48.4%	-13.6%
Good health	34.8%	37.2%	2.4%	33.6%	3.6%
Fair health	16%	16.8%	0.8%	12.7%	4.1%
Bad health	6.8%	8.8%	2.0%	4.0%	4.8%
Very bad health	3.9%	2.4%	-1.5%	1.2%	1.2%

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 0BX this area, 30.2% 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 13.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.8%	30.2%	-7.6%	18.2%	12.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.1%	11.2%	-2.9%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.5%	11.6%	-4.9%	13.4%	-1.8%
Apprenticeship	6.3%	7.4%	1.1%	5.3%	2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.7%	18.6%	9.9%	16.9%	1.7%
Degree or Similar	13.2%	13.3%	0.1%	33.8%	-20.5%
Other	3.3%	7.7%	4.4%	2.8%	4.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.1%	-1.1%
Other Asian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98.2%	98.2%	0.0%	81.4%	16.8%
Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

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	97.4%	97.3%	-0.1%	83.2%	14.1%
European Union	0.5%	1.5%	1.0%	6.1%	-4.6%
Africa	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1%	0%	-1.0%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.1%	97.3%	0.2%	83.2%	14.1%
10+ Years	0.8%	2.4%	1.6%	9.8%	-7.4%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.2%	76.7%	3.5%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
No passport held	18.9%	13.5%	5.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.9%	37.2%	5.7%
Christian	50%	46.2%	3.8%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.8%	6.0%	0.8%

Safety

Is Thorney Bay Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thorney Bay Road was 68.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.3% lower than the Canvey Island Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Thorney Bay Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Canvey Island Central and the 71st highest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.4%.

🔎 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 0BX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 Thorney Bay Road are based on 182 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 Thorney Bay Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0BX

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS8 0BX

Average Price
£435,443

Semi-Detached
£365,158

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£463,557

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Thorney Bay Road

Average Price
£529,099

Semi-Detached
£411,841

Terraced
£477,022

Detached
£572,624

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,298,576

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Thorney Bay Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Shambles Thorney Bay Road, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£565,000	2022-09-07	£567,797
Jacaranda Thorney Bay Road, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2019-10-07	£369,286
Arlington Thorney Bay Road, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£312,500	2018-12-07	£398,920
Madingley Thorney Bay Road, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2015-12-11	£510,459
Shambles Thorney Bay Road, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2014-03-07	£378,731

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS8 0BX

Employment

SS8 0BX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 0BX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	114
Full-Time Employee	74
Self-Employed	28
Part-Time Employee	27
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Looking after home or family	16
Other	6
Unemployed	3
Student (economically inactive)	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	38
Construction	22
Education	17
Financial and insurance activities	16
Manufacturing	13
Transport and storage	13
Human health and social work activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	6
Information and communication	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
William Read Primary School and Nursery Long Road , SS8 0JE	3out of 4	526 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Vaagen Road , SS8 9DP	3out of 4	867 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery Long Road , SS8 0JG	3out of 4	909 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Canvey Junior School Long Road , SS8 0JG	4out of 4	909 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lubbins Park Primary Academy May Avenue , SS8 7HF	3out of 4	1,236 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	2out of 4	1,089 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Cornelius Vermuyden School Dinant Avenue , SS8 9QS	3out of 4	1,594 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ	1out of 4	4,936 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bay Cafe	Western Esplanade, Canvey Island	519 yd
Sugar Rays	Fantasy Island, Furtherwick Road	769 yd
Jones Corner Cafe	174 Long Road, Canvey Island	795 yd
Jilly Beans Cafe	121 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	825 yd
Island Cafe	93 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	871 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Thorney Bay Bar & Restaurant	Thorney Bay Caravan Park, Thorney Bay Road	337 yd
Canvey Island Conservative Club	59 Long Road, Canvey Island	615 yd
Saks Cafe Bar	111 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	825 yd
Royal British Legion	British Legion Hall, Denham Road	844 yd
Canvey Island Social Club	Labour Hall, Lionel Road	847 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bay Cafe Seafood	The Bay Cafe, Western Esplanade	519 yd
Louis Fish Bar	162 Long Road, Canvey Island	638 yd
The Seafood Hut	Kiosk West Of Carousel, Furtherwick Road	769 yd
Pizza 38	132 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	769 yd
Ichilliz	116 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	769 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-operative	173-175 Long Road, Canvey Island	558 yd
Iceland	88 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	888 yd
Sainsbury's	9 Knightswick Centre, Furtherwick Road	1,050 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Paddocks Community Centre PADDOCKS COMMUNITY CENTRE PADDOCKS COMMUNITY CENTRE LONG ROAD		616 yd
Fitness 2 Beauty Ltd (Closed) Long Road	health and fitness suite	619 yd
William Read Primary School WILLIAM REED PRIMARY WILLIAM REED PRIMARY LONG ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	744 yd
Thames Road THAMES ROAD	grass pitches	785 yd
Fitness 4 Life Uk (Closed) 1a 1a Oak Road	health and fitness suite	867 yd
King George V Playing Fields KING GEORGE V PAVILION KING GEORGE V PAVILION BLACKTHORNE ROAD	grass pitches	870 yd
St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School (Canvey Island) VAAGEN ROAD	grass pitches	872 yd
Castle View School FOKSVILLE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,023 yd
Furtherwick Park School (Closed) Furtherwick Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,041 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	60.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	60.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	60.0%

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	38.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	106.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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