Yamburg Road, Canvey Island, SS8 8JT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS8 8JT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.4%	51.2%	1.8%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	50.6%	48.8%	-1.8%	49.0%	-0.2%

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	25.3%	34%	8.7%	37.9%	-3.9%
Married: Opposite sex	51.2%	49.8%	-1.4%	44.2%	5.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	0.9%	2%	1.1%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	14.7%	8.5%	-6.2%	9.1%	-0.6%
Widowed	7.8%	4.9%	-2.9%	6.1%	-1.2%

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	37.4%	42%	4.6%	48.4%	-6.4%
Good health	32.7%	34%	1.3%	33.6%	0.4%
Fair health	21.8%	15.3%	-6.5%	12.7%	2.6%
Bad health	6.6%	6.3%	-0.3%	4.0%	2.3%
Very bad health	1.6%	2.4%	0.8%	1.2%	1.2%

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 8JT this area, 28.6% 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 16.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	38.7%	28.6%	-10.1%	18.2%	10.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.9%	13.7%	0.8%	9.6%	4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.8%	16.5%	-3.3%	13.4%	3.1%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	6.9%	3.7%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.2%	14.5%	5.3%	16.9%	-2.4%
Degree or Similar	12.4%	16.9%	4.5%	33.8%	-16.9%
Other	3.7%	2.8%	-0.9%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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)
Chinese	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	0.7%	0.7%
Other Asian	0.4%	1%	0.6%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	0.4%	2.1%	1.7%	2.5%	-0.4%
Black Caribbean	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	96.1%	93.8%	-2.3%	81.4%	12.4%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.1% 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	97.7%	94.1%	-3.6%	83.2%	10.9%
European Union	1.2%	1.7%	0.5%	6.1%	-4.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	1.4%	0.6%	5.6%	-4.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.7%	94.8%	-2.9%	83.2%	11.6%
10+ Years	0%	3.5%	3.5%	9.8%	-6.3%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	1%	-1.3%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.1%	76.7%	9.4%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	12.5%	13.5%	-1.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.6%	37.2%	2.4%
Christian	55.2%	46.2%	9.0%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Not answered	2.8%	6.0%	-3.2%

Safety

Is Yamburg Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yamburg Road was 32.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.3% lower than the Canvey Island East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Yamburg Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Canvey Island East and the 116th lowest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,100

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in SS8 8JT, 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 7/10 (above 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 Yamburg Road are based on 14 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 Yamburg Road, Canvey Island, SS8 8JT

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS8 8JT

Average Price
£314,800

Semi-Detached
£311,472

Terraced
£302,751

Detached
£319,206

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Yamburg Road

Average Price
£319,950

Semi-Detached
£322,217

Terraced
£317,241

Detached
£318,394

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Yamburg Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
21 Yamburg Road, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2017-03-06	£252,092
9 Yamburg Road, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2014-01-30	£344,717
16 Yamburg Road, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£152,000	2012-12-12	£301,328
11 Yamburg Road, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£132,000	2010-03-26	£255,596
18 Yamburg Road, Canvey Island, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£156,000	2009-12-22	£317,241

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS8 8JT

Employment

SS8 8JT 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	81
Retired	71
Self-Employed	28
Part-Time Employee	25
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Looking after home or family	11
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Financial and insurance activities	17
Construction	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Manufacturing	10
Education	7
Transport and storage	6
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Information and communication	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Leigh Beck Junior School Point Road , SS8 7TD	1out of 4	862 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy Point Road , SS8 7TD	3out of 4	862 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lubbins Park Primary Academy May Avenue , SS8 7HF	3out of 4	1,000 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	1,202 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
William Read Primary School and Nursery Long Road , SS8 0JE	3out of 4	1,891 yd	Community school	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	677 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Cornelius Vermuyden School Dinant Avenue , SS8 9QS	3out of 4	2,684 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ	1out of 4	4,269 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG	3out of 4	4,435 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	5,217 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	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	4,213 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
Welcome Inn Chinese	195-197 High Street, Canvey Island	76 yd
The Hutch	157C, 157 High Street	302 yd
Lesters Pitstop	275 High Street, Canvey Island	333 yd
The Crafty Cockney Pie & Mash Ltd	105-107 High Street, Canvey Island	538 yd
The Fountain	Kings Caravan Site, Kings Park Village	565 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Canvey Club	162 High Street, Canvey Island	254 yd
Canvey Island Football Club	Park Lane, Canvey Island	848 yd
Canvey Island Rugby Union FC	Canvey Island Rugby Club, Dovervelt Road	875 yd
Saks Cafe Bar	111 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	955 yd
Windjammer's Upper Deck	The Windjammer, Eastern Esplanade	991 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Island Grill	213 High Street, Canvey Island	76 yd
Yummy House	205 High Street, Canvey Island	76 yd
Chutney Takeaway	269 High Street, Canvey Island	333 yd
Essex Grill	148A High Street, Canvey Island	436 yd
Gators	146 High Street, Canvey Island	436 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Middles Supermarket	Londis, Kings Park Village	653 yd
Sainsbury's	9 Knightswick Centre, Furtherwick Road	961 yd
Iceland	88 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	1,019 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Smallgains Recreation Ground ISLAND BOYS PAVILION ISLAND BOYS PAVILION CREEK ROAD	grass pitches	430 yd
Leigh Beck Junior School POINT ROAD	grass pitches	723 yd
Furtherwick Park School (Closed) Furtherwick Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	789 yd
Castle View School FOKSVILLE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	801 yd
King George V Playing Fields KING GEORGE V PAVILION KING GEORGE V PAVILION BLACKTHORNE ROAD	grass pitches	849 yd
Park Lane (Canvey Island Football Club) PARK LANE	grass pitches	854 yd
Fitness 4 Life Uk (Closed) 1a 1a Oak Road	health and fitness suite	957 yd
Lubbins Park Primary Academy MAY AVENUE	grass pitches	1,018 yd
Leigh Beck Recreation Ground (Closed) Park Lane	grass pitches	1,018 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	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%

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	70.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	56.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.91 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.91 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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