Atherstone Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7DE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS8 7DE is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population 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%	46.6%	-1.4%	51.0%	-4.4%
Male	52%	53.4%	1.4%	49.0%	4.4%

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 7DE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% 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	27.1%	30%	2.9%	37.9%	-7.9%
Married: Opposite sex	57.3%	54%	-3.3%	44.2%	9.8%
Separated	2.3%	1.6%	-0.7%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	6.9%	8.8%	1.9%	9.1%	-0.3%
Widowed	6.5%	5.6%	-0.9%	6.1%	-0.5%

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	47.6%	42.1%	-5.5%	48.4%	-6.3%
Good health	26.4%	42.8%	16.4%	33.6%	9.2%
Fair health	19.6%	9.8%	-9.8%	12.7%	-2.9%
Bad health	4.7%	5.1%	0.4%	4.0%	1.1%
Very bad health	1.7%	0.3%	-1.4%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

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	30.2%	22.9%	-7.3%	18.2%	4.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21.4%	17.7%	-3.7%	9.6%	8.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16%	19.7%	3.7%	13.4%	6.3%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	5.6%	1.8%	5.3%	0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.8%	16.5%	4.7%	16.9%	-0.4%
Degree or Similar	11.1%	13.3%	2.2%	33.8%	-20.5%
Other	5.7%	4.4%	-1.3%	2.8%	1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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)
Indian	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	2.7%	2.7%	1.0%	1.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.7%	1.4%	-0.3%	0.9%	0.5%
White	95.6%	94.6%	-1.0%	81.4%	13.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.3% 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	97.3%	94.3%	-3.0%	83.2%	11.1%
European Union	1.4%	1.7%	0.3%	6.1%	-4.4%
Africa	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.3%	1.3%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	1.3%	0.4%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	94.3%	-3.0%	83.2%	11.1%
10+ Years	0%	5.4%	5.4%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.3%	76.7%	13.6%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
North America and the Caribbean	1%	0.3%	0.7%
No passport held	7.4%	13.5%	-6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.3%	37.2%	7.1%
Christian	49.3%	46.2%	3.1%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Atherstone Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Atherstone Road was 3.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.4% lower than the Canvey Island Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Atherstone Road has the lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Canvey Island Central and the lowest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.4%.

🔎 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 7DE, 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 Atherstone Road are based on 88 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 Atherstone Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7DE

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS8 7DE

Average Price
£366,255

Semi-Detached
£364,581

Terraced
£399,718

Detached
£365,702

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Atherstone Road

Average Price
£412,922

Semi-Detached
£374,947

Terraced
£412,168

Detached
£494,441

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£341,493

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Atherstone Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
50 Atherstone Road, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2025-06-03	£318,945
2A Atherstone Road, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2024-03-08	£205,378
44 Atherstone Road, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2023-01-24	£310,200
46 Atherstone Road, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£282,500	2022-12-01	£294,758
6 Atherstone Road, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2022-07-22	£365,925

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS8 7DE

Employment

SS8 7DE 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SS8 7DE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	87
Full-Time Employee	74
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	26
Looking after home or family	11
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Construction	25
Manufacturing	17
Human health and social work activities	17
Transport and storage	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Education	7
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lubbins Park Primary Academy May Avenue , SS8 7HF	3out of 4	343 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Vaagen Road , SS8 9DP	3out of 4	995 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
William Read Primary School and Nursery Long Road , SS8 0JE	3out of 4	1,323 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Leigh Beck Junior School Point Road , SS8 7TD	1out of 4	1,376 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy Point Road , SS8 7TD	3out of 4	1,376 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	652 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Cornelius Vermuyden School Dinant Avenue , SS8 9QS	3out of 4	2,346 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ	1out of 4	4,923 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG	3out of 4	5,403 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP	- not rated	5,183 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Estuary Views	Monico Public House, 1-3 Eastern Esplanade	279 yd
Cafe Corona	Unit 6, Casino Parade	295 yd
Myra Restaurant	Unit 3, Casino Parade	295 yd
Sue's Cafe	2 Eastern Esplanade, Canvey Island	329 yd
Jimmy Mac's Bar & Grill	Jimmy Macs, Eastern Esplanade	342 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Monico	Monico Public House, 1-3 Eastern Esplanade	279 yd
Oyster Bay Sports & Wine Bar	Unit 4, Casino Parade	295 yd
Windjammer's Upper Deck	The Windjammer, Eastern Esplanade	405 yd
Saks Cafe Bar	111 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	645 yd
Haystack	The Haystack Public House, 96 Furtherwick Road	827 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brunos Fish And Chips	35 - 37 Eastern Esplanade, Canvey Island	279 yd
Beefcakes & Shakes	35 Eastern Esplanade, Canvey Island	281 yd
Leisure Island Food Bar	Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	329 yd
Pizza 38	132 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	641 yd
Ichilliz	116 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	641 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Iceland	88 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island		827 yd
Sainsbury's	9 Knightswick Centre, Furtherwick Road		937 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lubbins Park Primary Academy MAY AVENUE	grass pitches	227 yd
King George V Playing Fields KING GEORGE V PAVILION KING GEORGE V PAVILION BLACKTHORNE ROAD	grass pitches	434 yd
Fitness 4 Life Uk (Closed) 1a 1a Oak Road	health and fitness suite	719 yd
Castle View School FOKSVILLE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	730 yd
The Paddocks Community Centre PADDOCKS COMMUNITY CENTRE PADDOCKS COMMUNITY CENTRE LONG ROAD		733 yd
Furtherwick Park School (Closed) Furtherwick Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	740 yd
Fitness 2 Beauty Ltd (Closed) Long Road	health and fitness suite	849 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	58.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	96.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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