Thelma Avenue is in Canvey Island and in Castle Point district. SS8 9AT is located in the Canvey Island Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Castle Point. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thelma Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 9AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS8 9AX, SS8 9AL, SS8 9AN, SS8 9AU, SS8 9AE, SS8 9AS, SS8 9AZ, SS8 9AW, SS8 9BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS8 9AT 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% |
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% |
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% |
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 9AT 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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thelma Avenue was 59.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.4% lower than the Canvey Island Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thelma Avenue has the 38th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Canvey Island Central and the 88th highest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Thelma Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2013-05-22 | £306,050 |
| 79 Thelma Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2013-03-08 | £249,228 |
| 95 Thelma Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2009-10-08 | £471,097 |
| 95 Thelma Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2006-08-25 | £397,714 |
| 95 Thelma Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2005-03-11 | £357,484 |
SS8 9AT 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 9AT 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%.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 496 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Katherine's Church of England Primary School Hilton Road , SS8 9QA | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winter Gardens Academy Hilton Road , SS8 9QA | 2out of 4 | 589 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Read Primary School and Nursery Long Road , SS8 0JE | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery Long Road , SS8 0JG | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Community 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 | 1,029 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cornelius Vermuyden School Dinant Avenue , SS8 9QS | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ | 1out of 4 | 3,850 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Appleton School Croft Road , SS7 5RN | 3out of 4 | 5,175 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG | 3out of 4 | 5,255 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 | 4,509 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 | 5,132 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Hall School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 5,234 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhea's Bespoke Bakes | 2 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island | 579 yd | |
| Izzi | 50 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island | 603 yd | |
| Aroga Boba Tea | 1 Knightswick Road, Canvey Island | 614 yd | |
| Caffe Floria | 2 Knightswick Centre, Furtherwick Road | 649 yd | |
| Cakes N' Desserts | 15 High Street, Canvey Island | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | British Legion Hall, Denham Road | 480 yd | |
| Canvey Island Social Club | Labour Hall, Lionel Road | 600 yd | |
| Canvey Island Conservative Club | 59 Long Road, Canvey Island | 652 yd | |
| Haystack | The Haystack Public House, 96 Furtherwick Road | 691 yd | |
| Saks Cafe Bar | 111 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-Lin Chinese Food Takeaway | 4 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island | 576 yd | |
| Subway | 52 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island | 603 yd | |
| Tasty Thai Takeaway 15 Ltd | 1 Knightswick Road, Canvey Island | 614 yd | |
| Louis Fish Bar | 162 Long Road, Canvey Island | 630 yd | |
| Munchy Chicken | Unit 3, Knightswick Centre | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 173-175 Long Road, Canvey Island | 641 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 9 Knightswick Centre, Furtherwick Road | 679 yd | |
| Iceland | 88 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island | 691 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons M Local, Link Road | 781 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School (Canvey Island) VAAGEN ROAD | grass pitches | 364 yd |
| Fitness 2 Beauty Ltd (Closed) Long Road | health and fitness suite | 648 yd |
| Winter Gardens Academy HILTON ROAD | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| The Paddocks Community Centre PADDOCKS COMMUNITY CENTRE PADDOCKS COMMUNITY CENTRE LONG ROAD | 756 yd | |
| Fitness 4 Life Uk (Closed) 1a 1a Oak Road | health and fitness suite | 797 yd |
| Prospects College Of Advanced Technology (Canvey Island) SKILLS CAMPUS SKILLS CAMPUS MEPPEL AVENUE | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Castle View School (Closed) Meppel Avenue | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| William Read Primary School WILLIAM REED PRIMARY WILLIAM REED PRIMARY LONG ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 837 yd |
| Canvey Island Rugby Football Club DOVERVELT ROAD | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Castle View School FOKSVILLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 887 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.