Batavia Road is in Canvey Island and in Castle Point district. SS8 0QL 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 Batavia Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS8 0QH, SS8 0QG, SS8 0QJ, SS8 0QQ, SS8 0QE, SS8 0QF, SS8 0QD, SS8 9NW, SS8 9NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS8 0QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.4% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.6% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 0QL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% 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 | 25.5% | 26% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.7% | 56% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9% | 6.4% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 10.8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 | 41.2% | 42.1% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 40.8% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 12.3% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 3.2% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 13.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 27% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 12.3% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 18.3% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 10.7% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 15.9% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 13.1% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -20.7% |
| Other | 8.6% | 2.8% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.5% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 98.7% 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 | 98.6% | 98.7% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 98.7% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Batavia Road was 350.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 254.0% higher than the Canvey Island Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Batavia Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Canvey Island Central and the 4th highest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Batavia Road, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £321,000 | 2019-09-13 | £403,788 |
| 7 Batavia Road, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2016-02-10 | £352,671 |
| 6 Batavia Road, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2013-12-20 | £404,358 |
| 4 Batavia Road, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2006-07-21 | £357,609 |
| 6 Batavia Road, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2005-07-29 | £419,132 |
SS8 0QL 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 0QL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 693 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery Long Road , SS8 0JG | 3out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canvey Junior School Long Road , SS8 0JG | 4out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Read Primary School and Nursery Long Road , SS8 0JE | 3out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winter Gardens Academy Hilton Road , SS8 9QA | 2out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 865 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View School Foksville Road , SS8 7FH | 2out of 4 | 2,901 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Appleton School Croft Road , SS7 5RN | 3out of 4 | 4,429 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ | 1out of 4 | 4,493 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 | 4,684 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 | 145 yd | |
| Starbucks | Street Record, Northwick Road | 520 yd | |
| Crazy Chef | Charfleets Road, Canvey Island | 698 yd | |
| Munchies Cafe | 57 Shannon Square, Canvey Island | 848 yd | |
| Waterside Farm Sports Centre | Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Cod & Tasty Chicken | 15 Third Avenue, Canvey Island | 563 yd | |
| The Village Fish Bar Ltd | 348 Long Road, Canvey Island | 923 yd | |
| Pink Chilliz | 354 Long Road, Canvey Island | 925 yd | |
| Village Chinese Takeaway | 350 Long Road, Canvey Island | 925 yd | |
| New Mandarin | 358 Long Road, Canvey Island | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 5, Canvey Island Retail Park | 852 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 3-4, Canvey Island Retail Park | 897 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northwick Park Primary And Nursery Academy THIRD AVENUE | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| The Cornelius Vermuyden School Dinant Avenue | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Island Gym UNIT 22 UNIT 22 VIKINGS WAY | health and fitness suite | 620 yd |
| Canvey Island Youth Fc UNIT 6 UNIT 6 MULBERRY ROAD | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Waterside Farm Leisure Centre SOMNES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,059 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 32 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 30.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.21 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.