Dyke Crescent is in Canvey Island and in Castle Point district. SS8 0QF is located in the Canvey Island Winter Gardens electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Castle Point. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dyke Crescent, Canvey Island, SS8 0QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS8 9NJ, SS8 9NN, SS8 9NT, SS8 0QE, SS8 0QH, SS8 0QD, SS8 9NP, SS8 9NR, SS8 0QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS8 0QF has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 28.6% | 34.5% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 47.3% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 10.9% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 45% | 39% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 41.4% | 8.5% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 13.9% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 12.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.7% | 26.5% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22% | 16.1% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 19.7% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 13.9% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.5% | 12.6% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -21.2% |
| Other | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.3% | 97.6% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 98.9% | 97.2% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 97.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dyke Crescent was 218.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 120.0% higher than the Canvey Island Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dyke Crescent has the 7th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Canvey Island Central and the 13th highest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dyke Crescent, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £392,500 | 2023-09-29 | £407,475 |
| 15 Dyke Crescent, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2022-03-30 | £387,219 |
| 6 Dyke Crescent, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2018-08-10 | £422,943 |
| 18 Dyke Crescent, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2015-07-03 | £377,621 |
| 30 Dyke Crescent, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2013-10-18 | £392,410 |
SS8 0QF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy Third Avenue , SS8 9SU | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery Long Road , SS8 0JG | 3out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canvey Junior School Long Road , SS8 0JG | 4out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Read Primary School and Nursery Long Road , SS8 0JE | 3out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Katherine's Church of England Primary School Hilton Road , SS8 9QA | 3out of 4 | 2,002 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cornelius Vermuyden School Dinant Avenue , SS8 9QS | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View School Foksville Road , SS8 7FH | 2out of 4 | 2,935 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Appleton School Croft Road , SS7 5RN | 3out of 4 | 4,638 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ | 1out of 4 | 4,714 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USP College Runnymede Chase , SS7 1TW | - not rated | 4,915 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirsty's Cafe | Cafe, Charfleets Road | 136 yd | |
| Starbucks | Street Record, Northwick Road | 300 yd | |
| Crazy Chef | Charfleets Road, Canvey Island | 468 yd | |
| Munchies Cafe | 57 Shannon Square, Canvey Island | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Cod & Tasty Chicken | 15 Third Avenue, Canvey Island | 623 yd | |
| The Village Fish Bar Ltd | 348 Long Road, Canvey Island | 792 yd | |
| Pink Chilliz | 354 Long Road, Canvey Island | 799 yd | |
| Village Chinese Takeaway | 350 Long Road, Canvey Island | 799 yd | |
| New Mandarin | 358 Long Road, Canvey Island | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 5, Canvey Island Retail Park | 664 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 3-4, Canvey Island Retail Park | 710 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Island Gym UNIT 22 UNIT 22 VIKINGS WAY | health and fitness suite | 413 yd |
| Canvey Island Youth Fc UNIT 6 UNIT 6 MULBERRY ROAD | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Northwick Park Primary And Nursery Academy THIRD AVENUE | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| The Cornelius Vermuyden School Dinant Avenue | grass pitches | 697 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 | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| 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 | 43.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.