Hindles Road is in Canvey Island and in Castle Point district. SS8 8HT 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 Hindles Road, Canvey Island, SS8 8HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS8 8HD, SS8 8HB, SS8 8DX, SS8 8EZ, SS8 8DU, SS8 8HA, SS8 8EU, SS8 8DS, SS8 8HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS8 8HT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 53.5% | 49.8% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 46.5% | 50.2% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 28.1% | 26.3% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 50.2% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 11.1% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 10.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 | 40.2% | 38.9% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 40.8% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 13.7% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 4.6% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 11.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.8% | 27.9% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 12.6% | -7.8% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 14% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 11.2% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 19.5% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.7% | 11.6% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -22.2% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3.3% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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 | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.6% | 95% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 98.8% | 95.8% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 95.4% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 4.6% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hindles Road was 12.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.1% lower than the Canvey Island East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hindles Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Canvey Island East and the 25th lowest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 60.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hindles Road, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-05-17 | £366,738 |
| 43 Hindles Road, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-09-05 | £246,061 |
| 11 Hindles Road, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2021-09-24 | £256,862 |
| 45 Hindles Road, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-06-25 | £380,040 |
| 33 Hindles Road, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £286,000 | 2019-12-05 | £362,863 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SS8 8HT 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%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,006 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Katherine's Church of England Primary School Hilton Road , SS8 9QA | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winter Gardens Academy Hilton Road , SS8 9QA | 2out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Beck Junior School Point Road , SS8 7TD | 1out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy Point Road , SS8 7TD | 3out of 4 | 1,458 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 | 735 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cornelius Vermuyden School Dinant Avenue , SS8 9QS | 3out of 4 | 2,331 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ | 1out of 4 | 3,668 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG | 3out of 4 | 4,205 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanes Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD | 2out of 4 | 5,082 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 | 4,590 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 | 4,030 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Hall School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 5,167 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fountain | Kings Caravan Site, Kings Park Village | 172 yd | |
| The Hutch | 157C, 157 High Street | 356 yd | |
| The Crafty Cockney Pie & Mash Ltd | 105-107 High Street, Canvey Island | 398 yd | |
| Tikkawala Ltd | 90C High Street, Canvey Island | 471 yd | |
| KFC | 59 High Street, Canvey Island | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canvey Island Rugby Union FC | Canvey Island Rugby Club, Dovervelt Road | 264 yd | |
| Canvey Club | 162 High Street, Canvey Island | 429 yd | |
| Haystack | The Haystack Public House, 96 Furtherwick Road | 902 yd | |
| Saks Cafe Bar | 111 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island | 958 yd | |
| Canvey Island Social Club | Labour Hall, Lionel Road | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favourite Grill | 103 High Street, Canvey Island | 359 yd | |
| Essex Grill | 148A High Street, Canvey Island | 397 yd | |
| Gators | 146 High Street, Canvey Island | 397 yd | |
| Tasty | 83-85 High Street, Canvey Island | 427 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 55-57 High Street, Canvey Island | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middles Supermarket | Londis, Kings Park Village | 632 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 9 Knightswick Centre, Furtherwick Road | 758 yd | |
| Iceland | 88 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island | 902 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smallgains Recreation Ground ISLAND BOYS PAVILION ISLAND BOYS PAVILION CREEK ROAD | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| Furtherwick Park School (Closed) Furtherwick Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 742 yd |
| Castle View School FOKSVILLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| Canvey Island Rugby Football Club DOVERVELT ROAD | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Fitness 4 Life Uk (Closed) 1a 1a Oak Road | health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields KING GEORGE V PAVILION KING GEORGE V PAVILION BLACKTHORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,002 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.