Blackthorne Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7BJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS8 7BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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	48.9%	48.2%	-0.7%	51.0%	-2.8%
Male	51.1%	51.8%	0.7%	49.0%	2.8%

Partnership Status

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	31.8%	35.7%	3.9%	37.9%	-2.2%
Married: Opposite sex	52.7%	50.9%	-1.8%	44.2%	6.7%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	0.3%	0.0%
Separated	2.3%	2.3%	0.0%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	3.5%	6.1%	2.6%	9.1%	-3.0%
Widowed	8.9%	4.7%	-4.2%	6.1%	-1.4%

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	48.2%	44.6%	-3.6%	48.4%	-3.8%
Good health	34.5%	37.1%	2.6%	33.6%	3.5%
Fair health	12.4%	13.8%	1.4%	12.7%	1.1%
Bad health	3.6%	3.3%	-0.3%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	1.3%	1.2%	-0.1%	1.2%	0.0%

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 7BJ this area, 31.2% 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 15.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.2%	31.2%	1.0%	18.2%	13.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19%	12.8%	-6.2%	9.6%	3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19%	16.9%	-2.1%	13.4%	3.5%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	6.8%	2.1%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.4%	14.8%	2.4%	16.9%	-2.1%
Degree or Similar	10.1%	15.1%	5.0%	33.8%	-18.7%
Other	4.7%	2.4%	-2.3%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.1%	-0.4%
Chinese	1%	1.9%	0.9%	0.7%	1.2%
Indian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	3.1%	-2.4%
Other Asian	1.6%	0.9%	-0.7%	1.6%	-0.7%
Black African	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.5%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.0%	0.2%
Other Black	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	2.1%	1.8%	0.9%	1.2%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.4%	87.4%	-9.0%	81.4%	6.0%
Other	0%	2.6%	2.6%	1.6%	1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.3% 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	96.4%	91.3%	-5.1%	83.2%	8.1%
European Union	2%	1.9%	-0.1%	6.1%	-4.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Africa	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	3.7%	2.1%	5.6%	-1.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.8%	91.1%	-4.7%	83.2%	7.9%
10+ Years	0%	7%	7.0%	9.8%	-2.8%
5-10 Years	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.9%	-2.4%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.5%	-0.2%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	0.9%	-2.7%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.9%	76.7%	10.2%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Portugal	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Romania	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	0.2%	1.5%	-1.3%
Turkey	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Southern Asia	0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	11%	13.5%	-2.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43%	37.2%	5.8%
Christian	47.4%	46.2%	1.2%
Hindu	0.5%	1.7%	-1.2%
Jewish	2.6%	0.5%	2.1%
Muslim	2.6%	6.5%	-3.9%
Sikh	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other religion	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Not answered	2.1%	6.0%	-3.9%

Safety

Is Blackthorne Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackthorne Road was 241.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 159.2% higher than the Canvey Island Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Blackthorne Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Canvey Island Central and the 7th highest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 101.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.1%.

🔎 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 7BJ, 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 Blackthorne Road are based on 10 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 Blackthorne Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7BJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS8 7BJ

Average Price
£385,719

Semi-Detached
£359,372

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£412,065

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Blackthorne Road

Average Price
£376,714

Semi-Detached
£335,586

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£417,842

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Blackthorne Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Blackthorne Road, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2021-12-17	£359,066
21 Blackthorne Road, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2021-04-09	£355,714
15 Blackthorne Road, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2014-04-03	£381,737
18 Blackthorne Road, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2005-09-30	£510,769
21 Blackthorne Road, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£162,000	2004-12-23	£330,639

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS8 7BJ

Employment

SS8 7BJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	99
Retired	83
Part-Time Employee	40
Looking after home or family	29
Self-Employed	25
Other	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	19
Student (economically inactive)	13
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Construction	16
Manufacturing	15
Education	14
Transport and storage	13
Financial and insurance activities	12
Human health and social work activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lubbins Park Community Primary School May Avenue , SS8 7HF	- not rated	627 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lubbins Park Primary Academy May Avenue , SS8 7HF	- not rated	627 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Vaagen Road , SS8 9DP	3out of 4	695 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Canvey Island Vaagen Road , SS8 9DP	- not rated	695 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
William Read Primary Academy Long Road , SS8 0JE	3out of 4	1,141 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	358 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Castle View School Foksville Road , SS8 7FH	- not rated	358 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Castle View School Foksville Road , SS8 7FH	2out of 4	365 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Furtherwick Park School Furtherwick Road , SS8 7AZ	- not rated	384 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Cornelius Vermuyden School Dinant Avenue , SS8 9QS	1out of 4	2,109 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
USP College Runnymede Chase , SS7 1TW	- not rated	5,446 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	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	759 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Continuum School - Canvey Island Leigh Bank Surgery , Vanderwalt Avenue SS8 7RW	- not rated	918 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fast Progress Tuition Limited 1 Vikings Way , SS8 0PB	- not rated	2,641 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oasis School 671 London Road , Hadleigh SS7 2EE	- not rated	4,459 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Children's Support Centre Hadleigh School House , 20 the Avenue SS7 2DL	- not rated	4,559 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	217 yd
Jilly Beans Cafe	121 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	227 yd
Island Cafe	93 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	315 yd
Douro Valley	84 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	408 yd
Islanders Fish Restaurant & Takeaway	86 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	408 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Saks Cafe Bar	111 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	227 yd
Haystack	The Haystack Public House, 96 Furtherwick Road	408 yd
Canvey Island Conservative Club	59 Long Road, Canvey Island	445 yd
Canvey Island Social Club	Labour Hall, Lionel Road	471 yd
Oyster Bay Sports & Wine Bar	Unit 4, Casino Parade	686 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza 38	132 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	217 yd
Ichilliz	116 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	217 yd
Kebab & Burger Hut	102 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	217 yd
The Seafood Hut	Kiosk West Of Carousel, Furtherwick Road	217 yd
Proper Pizza And Pasta	115 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	227 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	88 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	408 yd
Sainsbury's	9 Knightswick Centre, Furtherwick Road	537 yd
The Co-operative	173-175 Long Road, Canvey Island	954 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
King George V Playing Fields KING GEORGE V PAVILION KING GEORGE V PAVILION BLACKTHORNE ROAD	grass pitches	106 yd
Fitness 4 Life Uk (Closed) 1a 1a Oak Road	health and fitness suite	304 yd
The Paddocks Community Centre PADDOCKS COMMUNITY CENTRE PADDOCKS COMMUNITY CENTRE LONG ROAD		331 yd
Castle View School FOKSVILLE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	367 yd
Furtherwick Park School (Closed) Furtherwick Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	382 yd
Fitness 2 Beauty Ltd (Closed) Long Road	health and fitness suite	447 yd
Lubbins Park Primary Academy MAY AVENUE	grass pitches	650 yd
St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School (Canvey Island) VAAGEN ROAD	grass pitches	693 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	87.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	87.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	87.5%

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	78.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	80.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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