Elder Tree Road is in Canvey Island and in Castle Point district. SS8 8AA is located in the Canvey Island North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Castle Point. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elder Tree Road, Canvey Island, SS8 8AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS8 9PA, SS8 7SD, SS8 8AB, SS8 7RB, SS8 8BJ, SS8 9AA, SS8 9BX, SS8 9PB, SS8 8BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS8 8AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.6% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.4% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 32.5% | 35.7% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 38.7% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 10.2% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 9.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 | 38.1% | 37.9% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -10.5% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 36.5% | -5.0% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 19.9% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 14.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.2% | 22.2% | -19.0% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 12.4% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 17.9% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 25.2% | 12.9% | 16.9% | 8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 14.1% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -19.7% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.3% | 93.7% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 96.7% | 93.6% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 93.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.4% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elder Tree Road was 160.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 212.0% higher than the Canvey Island East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Elder Tree Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Canvey Island East and the 21st highest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Oyster Court, 5 - 11 Elder Tree Road, Canvey Island, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-05-31 | £165,356 |
| Flat 9 Oyster Court, 5 - 11 Elder Tree Road, Canvey Island, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-03-07 | £162,397 |
| Flat 10 Oyster Court, 5 - 11 Elder Tree Road, Canvey Island, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-08-24 | £175,355 |
| Flat 16 Oyster Court, 5 - 11 Elder Tree Road, Canvey Island, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-03-21 | £150,916 |
| Flat 1 Oyster Court, 5 - 11 Elder Tree Road, Canvey Island, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,500 | 2022-05-13 | £158,877 |
SS8 8AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Vaagen Road , SS8 9DP | 3out of 4 | 353 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Katherine's Church of England Primary School Hilton Road , SS8 9QA | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winter Gardens Academy Hilton Road , SS8 9QA | 2out of 4 | 987 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Read Primary School and Nursery Long Road , SS8 0JE | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lubbins Park Primary Academy May Avenue , SS8 7HF | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle View School Foksville Road , SS8 7FH | 2out of 4 | 491 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cornelius Vermuyden School Dinant Avenue , SS8 9QS | 3out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ | 1out of 4 | 3,859 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG | 3out of 4 | 4,817 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanes Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD | 2out of 4 | 5,320 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USP College Runnymede Chase , SS7 1TW | - not rated | 4,656 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 4,661 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Hall School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 5,315 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroga Boba Tea | 1 Knightswick Road, Canvey Island | 31 yd | |
| Cakes N' Desserts | 15 High Street, Canvey Island | 88 yd | |
| Deja Brew | 33 High Street, Canvey Island | 107 yd | |
| Rhea's Bespoke Bakes | 2 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island | 129 yd | |
| Costa | 11 Knightswick Centre, Furtherwick Road | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haystack | The Haystack Public House, 96 Furtherwick Road | 338 yd | |
| Canvey Island Social Club | Labour Hall, Lionel Road | 356 yd | |
| Saks Cafe Bar | 111 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island | 492 yd | |
| Canvey Island Rugby Union FC | Canvey Island Rugby Club, Dovervelt Road | 543 yd | |
| Canvey Island Conservative Club | 59 Long Road, Canvey Island | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Thai Takeaway 15 Ltd | 1 Knightswick Road, Canvey Island | 31 yd | |
| A-Lin Chinese Food Takeaway | 4 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island | 131 yd | |
| Munchy Chicken | Unit 3, Knightswick Centre | 201 yd | |
| Subway | 52 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island | 217 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 55-57 High Street, Canvey Island | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 9 Knightswick Centre, Furtherwick Road | 178 yd | |
| Iceland | 88 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island | 338 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 173-175 Long Road, Canvey Island | 1,012 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Furtherwick Park School (Closed) Furtherwick Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 370 yd |
| Castle View School FOKSVILLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 377 yd |
| Fitness 4 Life Uk (Closed) 1a 1a Oak Road | health and fitness suite | 416 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School (Canvey Island) VAAGEN ROAD | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Fitness 2 Beauty Ltd (Closed) Long Road | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| The Paddocks Community Centre PADDOCKS COMMUNITY CENTRE PADDOCKS COMMUNITY CENTRE LONG ROAD | 602 yd | |
| Canvey Island Rugby Football Club DOVERVELT ROAD | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields KING GEORGE V PAVILION KING GEORGE V PAVILION BLACKTHORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Smallgains Recreation Ground ISLAND BOYS PAVILION ISLAND BOYS PAVILION CREEK ROAD | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Castle View School (Closed) Meppel Avenue | grass pitches | 1,040 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 | 42.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 42.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 42.5% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.