Rattwick Drive is in Canvey Island and in Castle Point district. SS8 8NG is located in the Canvey Island East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Castle Point. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rattwick Drive, Canvey Island, SS8 8NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS8 8NQ, SS8 8NF, SS8 8NE, SS8 8ND, SS8 8NA, SS8 8LZ, SS8 8LY, SS8 8NB, SS8 7TS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS8 8NG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 49.6% | 49.6% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.4% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 30.9% | 31.6% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.4% | 47.4% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 11.6% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 42.3% | 40.2% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 37% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 15% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 7.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 8NG this area, 31.5% 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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 31.5% | 3.2% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 14.6% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 13.6% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 12.7% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 18.8% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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 | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.1% | 94.4% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 97.1% | 93.3% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 94% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rattwick Drive was 40.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.6% lower than the Canvey Island East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rattwick Drive has the 19th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Canvey Island East and the 132nd highest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Rattwick Drive, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-04-11 | £410,652 |
| 30 Rattwick Drive, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £334,000 | 2022-06-01 | £348,060 |
| 28A Rattwick Drive, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-10-04 | £254,680 |
| 18 Rattwick Drive, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-06-21 | £384,387 |
| 12 Rattwick Drive, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2019-02-01 | £434,617 |
SS8 8NG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SS8 8NG 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SS8 8NG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Beck Junior School Point Road , SS8 7TD | 1out of 4 | 471 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy Point Road , SS8 7TD | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lubbins Park Primary Academy May Avenue , SS8 7HF | 3out of 4 | 1,465 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 | 1,981 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Katherine's Church of England Primary School Hilton Road , SS8 9QA | 3out of 4 | 2,625 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,454 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cornelius Vermuyden School Dinant Avenue , SS8 9QS | 3out of 4 | 3,456 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG | 3out of 4 | 4,038 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ | 1out of 4 | 4,500 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,769 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH | - not rated | 5,083 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Pierre School 16 Leigh Road , SS9 1LE | - not rated | 5,191 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lesters Pitstop | 275 High Street, Canvey Island | 557 yd | |
| Welcome Inn Chinese | 195-197 High Street, Canvey Island | 852 yd | |
| The Hutch | 157C, 157 High Street | 1,019 yd | |
| The Fountain | Kings Caravan Site, Kings Park Village | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canvey Island Football Club | Park Lane, Canvey Island | 348 yd | |
| The Galley Dining Room | Island Yacht Club, Point Road | 694 yd | |
| Canvey Club | 162 High Street, Canvey Island | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Express Chinese Takeaway | 94 Point Road, Canvey Island | 167 yd | |
| Nadia Indian Takeaway | 98 Point Road, Canvey Island | 328 yd | |
| Canvey Island FC Burger Bar | Canvey Island Football Club, Park Lane | 349 yd | |
| Chutney Takeaway | 269 High Street, Canvey Island | 557 yd | |
| Island Grill | 213 High Street, Canvey Island | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middles Supermarket | Londis, Kings Park Village | 739 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leigh Beck Junior School POINT ROAD | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Park Lane (Canvey Island Football Club) PARK LANE | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Leigh Beck Recreation Ground (Closed) Park Lane | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Smallgains Recreation Ground ISLAND BOYS PAVILION ISLAND BOYS PAVILION CREEK ROAD | grass pitches | 991 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 | 45.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.06 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.06 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.47 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.