Thelma Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 9AN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS8 9AN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.1%	51.1%	1.0%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	49.9%	48.9%	-1.0%	49.0%	-0.1%

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	26.8%	32.1%	5.3%	37.9%	-5.8%
Married: Opposite sex	48.4%	44.3%	-4.1%	44.2%	0.1%
Separated	2.6%	2.8%	0.2%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	8.4%	10.8%	2.4%	9.1%	1.7%
Widowed	13.9%	10.1%	-3.8%	6.1%	4.0%

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	34.7%	41.2%	6.5%	48.4%	-7.2%
Good health	40.1%	38.2%	-1.9%	33.6%	4.6%
Fair health	19%	12.7%	-6.3%	12.7%	0.0%
Bad health	5.4%	6.4%	1.0%	4.0%	2.4%
Very bad health	0.8%	1.5%	0.7%	1.2%	0.3%

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 9AN this area, 28.4% 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 13.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	43.9%	28.4%	-15.5%	18.2%	10.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.1%	14.9%	-1.2%	9.6%	5.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.6%	11.4%	-0.2%	13.4%	-2.0%
Apprenticeship	5.5%	7.6%	2.1%	5.3%	2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	18.3%	7.7%	16.9%	1.4%
Degree or Similar	7.1%	13.8%	6.7%	33.8%	-20.0%
Other	5.2%	5.5%	0.3%	2.8%	2.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	2.5%	-1.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
White	96.2%	94.9%	-1.3%	81.4%	13.5%
Other	1.6%	0.6%	-1.0%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.4% 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	97.6%	96.4%	-1.2%	83.2%	13.2%
European Union	0%	1.8%	1.8%	6.1%	-4.3%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	0.6%	-0.2%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.7%	96.4%	-0.3%	83.2%	13.2%
10+ Years	0.3%	3.3%	3.0%	9.8%	-6.5%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.8%	76.7%	6.1%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	15.1%	13.5%	1.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.7%	37.2%	1.5%
Christian	52.6%	46.2%	6.4%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.9%	6.5%	-5.6%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other religion	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Not answered	6%	6.0%	0.0%

Safety

Is Thelma Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thelma Avenue was 26.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.5% lower than the Canvey Island Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Thelma Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Canvey Island Central and the 88th lowest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,700

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in SS8 9AN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 10/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 6/10 (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 Thelma Avenue are based on 92 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 Thelma Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 9AN

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS8 9AN

Average Price
£345,866

Semi-Detached
£240,022

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£359,096

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Thelma Avenue

Average Price
£314,114

Semi-Detached
£265,275

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£326,779

Flats/Maisonettes
£84,178

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Thelma AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
59 Thelma Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2023-08-22	£365,367
71 Thelma Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2023-02-21	£366,472
64 Thelma Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2023-01-06	£348,600
85 Thelma Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2021-09-01	£247,347
73 Thelma Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2019-11-18	£303,130

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS8 9AN

Employment

SS8 9AN 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SS8 9AN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	95
Retired	94
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	24
Looking after home or family	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Construction	29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Manufacturing	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Financial and insurance activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Education	8
Transport and storage	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	5
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Vaagen Road , SS8 9DP	3out of 4	278 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Canvey Island Vaagen Road , SS8 9DP	- not rated	278 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
William Read Primary Academy Long Road , SS8 0JE	3out of 4	671 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
William Read County Infant School Long Road , SS8 0JE	- not rated	671 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
William Read County Junior School Long Road , SS8 0JE	- not rated	671 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castle View School Foksville Road , SS8 7FH	- not rated	719 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Castle View School Foksville Road , SS8 7FH	- not rated	719 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Castle View School Foksville Road , SS8 7FH	2out of 4	825 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Furtherwick Park School Furtherwick Road , SS8 7AZ	- not rated	829 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Cornelius Vermuyden School Dinant Avenue , SS8 9QS	1out of 4	1,233 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	4,682 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Athena School 167 Thorney Bay Road , SS8 0HN	- not rated	1,034 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Continuum School - Canvey Island Leigh Bank Surgery , Vanderwalt Avenue SS8 7RW	- not rated	1,544 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fast Progress Tuition Limited 1 Vikings Way , SS8 0PB	- not rated	1,991 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	4,197 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable		More About School
Oasis School 671 London Road , Hadleigh SS7 2EE	- not rated	4,294 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rhea's Bespoke Bakes	2 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	539 yd
Izzi	50 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	546 yd
Aroga Boba Tea	1 Knightswick Road, Canvey Island	590 yd
Caffe Floria	2 Knightswick Centre, Furtherwick Road	597 yd
Douro Valley	84 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	618 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Royal British Legion	British Legion Hall, Denham Road	427 yd
Canvey Island Social Club	Labour Hall, Lionel Road	522 yd
Canvey Island Conservative Club	59 Long Road, Canvey Island	550 yd
Haystack	The Haystack Public House, 96 Furtherwick Road	618 yd
Saks Cafe Bar	111 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	773 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
A-Lin Chinese Food Takeaway	4 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	536 yd
Subway	52 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	546 yd
Louis Fish Bar	162 Long Road, Canvey Island	549 yd
Tasty Thai Takeaway 15 Ltd	1 Knightswick Road, Canvey Island	590 yd
Munchy Chicken	Unit 3, Knightswick Centre	661 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-operative	173-175 Long Road, Canvey Island	550 yd
Iceland	88 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island	618 yd
Sainsbury's	9 Knightswick Centre, Furtherwick Road	629 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Morrisons M Local, Link Road	883 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School (Canvey Island) VAAGEN ROAD	grass pitches	280 yd
Fitness 2 Beauty Ltd (Closed) Long Road	health and fitness suite	547 yd
The Paddocks Community Centre PADDOCKS COMMUNITY CENTRE PADDOCKS COMMUNITY CENTRE LONG ROAD		657 yd
Fitness 4 Life Uk (Closed) 1a 1a Oak Road	health and fitness suite	720 yd
Winter Gardens Academy HILTON ROAD	grass pitches	762 yd
William Read Primary School WILLIAM REED PRIMARY WILLIAM REED PRIMARY LONG ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	773 yd
Castle View School FOKSVILLE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	824 yd
Furtherwick Park School (Closed) Furtherwick Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	830 yd
Canvey Island Rugby Football Club DOVERVELT ROAD	grass pitches	919 yd
Prospects College Of Advanced Technology (Canvey Island) SKILLS CAMPUS SKILLS CAMPUS MEPPEL AVENUE	grass pitches	937 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	83.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	83.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	83.3%

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	58 Mbit/s
Average download speed	97.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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