Venlo Road is in Canvey Island and in Castle Point district. SS8 8DH 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 Venlo Road, Canvey Island, SS8 8DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS8 8DQ, SS8 8DG, SS8 9YH, SS8 9UY, SS8 9YG, SS8 9UZ, SS8 9YD, SS8 9PH, SS8 8DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS8 8DH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 50.2% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.2% | 49.8% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 26.8% | 31.3% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 39.3% | -12.2% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11.4% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 14.4% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
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 | 34.2% | 43.2% | 9.0% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 37.3% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 13.6% | -6.7% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 4.7% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 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.
In the area around SS8 8DH this area, 30% 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 13.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.7% | 30% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 16% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 15% | -6.8% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5% | 16% | 11.0% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 13.5% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -20.3% |
| Other | 5.9% | 5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| 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 | 98.5% | 96.6% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 100% | 94.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 100% | 94.5% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Venlo Road was 161.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.2% higher than the Canvey Island Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Venlo Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Canvey Island Central and the 25th highest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 108.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Venlo Road, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2013-08-30 | £306,163 |
| 4 Venlo Road, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2013-01-11 | £264,407 |
| 1 Venlo Road, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2012-08-17 | £319,107 |
| 4 Venlo Road, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2006-12-08 | £290,275 |
| 3 Venlo Road, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2006-08-18 | £467,510 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SS8 8DH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Katherine's Church of England Primary School Hilton Road , SS8 9QA | 3out of 4 | 485 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winter Gardens Academy Hilton Road , SS8 9QA | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winter Gardens Primary School Hilton Road , SS8 9QA | - not rated | 497 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winter Gardens Junior School Hilton Road , SS8 9QA | - not rated | 681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winter Gardens Infant School Hilton Road , SS8 9QA | - not rated | 681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle View School Foksville Road , SS8 7FH | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View School Foksville Road , SS8 7FH | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Furtherwick Park School Furtherwick Road , SS8 7AZ | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View School Foksville Road , SS8 7FH | 2out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cornelius Vermuyden School Dinant Avenue , SS8 9QS | 1out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,022 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuum School - Canvey Island Leigh Bank Surgery , Vanderwalt Avenue SS8 7RW | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Athena School 167 Thorney Bay Road , SS8 0HN | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fast Progress Tuition Limited 1 Vikings Way , SS8 0PB | - not rated | 2,465 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Children's Support Centre Hadleigh School House , 20 the Avenue SS7 2DL | - not rated | 3,473 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Oasis School 671 London Road , Hadleigh SS7 2EE | - not rated | 3,619 yd | Other independent 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 | 753 yd | |
| Rhea's Bespoke Bakes | 2 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island | 811 yd | |
| Cakes N' Desserts | 15 High Street, Canvey Island | 842 yd | |
| Deja Brew | 33 High Street, Canvey Island | 865 yd | |
| Izzi | 50 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Point Golf Club | Castle Point Golf Course, Somnes Avenue | 710 yd | |
| Canvey Island Rugby Union FC | Canvey Island Rugby Club, Dovervelt Road | 828 yd | |
| Canvey Island Social Club | Labour Hall, Lionel Road | 988 yd | |
| Haystack | The Haystack Public House, 96 Furtherwick Road | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicious | 8 Pauls Court, Meppel Avenue | 356 yd | |
| Tasty Thai Takeaway 15 Ltd | 1 Knightswick Road, Canvey Island | 753 yd | |
| A-Lin Chinese Food Takeaway | 4 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island | 809 yd | |
| Subway | 52 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island | 896 yd | |
| Munchy Chicken | Unit 3, Knightswick Centre | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons M Local, Link Road | 684 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 9 Knightswick Centre, Furtherwick Road | 913 yd | |
| Iceland | 88 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle View School (Closed) Meppel Avenue | grass pitches | 283 yd |
| Prospects College Of Advanced Technology (Canvey Island) SKILLS CAMPUS SKILLS CAMPUS MEPPEL AVENUE | grass pitches | 285 yd |
| Canvey Island Rugby Football Club DOVERVELT ROAD | grass pitches | 364 yd |
| Winter Gardens Academy HILTON ROAD | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School (Canvey Island) VAAGEN ROAD | grass pitches | 848 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 | 24.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.28 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.