Champlain Avenue is in Canvey Island and in Castle Point district. SS8 9QL is located in the Canvey Island Winter Gardens electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Castle Point. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Champlain Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 9QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS8 9QJ, SS8 9QN, SS8 9QH, SS8 9TL, SS8 9QQ, SS8 9QP, SS8 9SR, SS8 9TN, SS8 9RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS8 9QL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 52.6% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 49.5% | 47.4% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SS8 9QL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.4% | 29.2% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 58.4% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 14.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 2.7% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 7.1% | 0.5% | 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 | 43.1% | 48.3% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 35.1% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 12% | 13.5% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2.1% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23% | 23.8% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.2% | 11.9% | -10.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 16.3% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.2% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 18.1% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 20.7% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.6% | 94.1% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 96.1% | 95.8% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 95.8% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 76.7% | 16.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Champlain Avenue was 51.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.6% lower than the Canvey Island Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Champlain Avenue has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Canvey Island Central and the 104th highest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Champlain Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-02-27 | £262,138 |
| Simbad Champlain Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-09-20 | £384,451 |
| 29 Champlain Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-02-18 | £482,773 |
| Simbad Champlain Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2019-11-25 | £313,916 |
| 27 Champlain Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2019-02-14 | £499,284 |
SS8 9QL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 9QL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Gardens Academy Hilton Road , SS8 9QA | 2out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Katherine's Church of England Primary School Hilton Road , SS8 9QA | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy Third Avenue , SS8 9SU | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery Long Road , SS8 0JG | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canvey Junior School Long Road , SS8 0JG | 4out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cornelius Vermuyden School Dinant Avenue , SS8 9QS | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View School Foksville Road , SS8 7FH | 2out of 4 | 2,002 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ | 1out of 4 | 3,619 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Appleton School Croft Road , SS7 5RN | 3out of 4 | 4,355 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanes Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD | 2out of 4 | 5,065 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 | 4,042 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Hall School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,843 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Farm Sports Centre | Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Point Golf Club | Castle Point Golf Course, Somnes Avenue | 525 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | British Legion Hall, Denham Road | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Cod & Tasty Chicken | 15 Third Avenue, Canvey Island | 749 yd | |
| Delicious | 8 Pauls Court, Meppel Avenue | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons M Local, Link Road | 441 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Gardens Academy HILTON ROAD | grass pitches | 442 yd |
| Castle Point Golf Centre CASTLE POINT GOLF CLUB CASTLE POINT GOLF CLUB SOMNES AVENUE | golf | 544 yd |
| The Cornelius Vermuyden School Dinant Avenue | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Waterside Farm Leisure Centre SOMNES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 819 yd |
| Northwick Park Primary And Nursery Academy THIRD AVENUE | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Prospects College Of Advanced Technology (Canvey Island) SKILLS CAMPUS SKILLS CAMPUS MEPPEL AVENUE | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Castle View School (Closed) Meppel Avenue | grass pitches | 995 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 | 86.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.2% |
| 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 | 41 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.