Eton Close is in Canvey Island and in Castle Point district. SS8 9RU is located in the Canvey Island North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Castle Point. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Eton Close, Canvey Island, SS8 9RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS8 9PE, SS8 9PJ, SS8 9QT, SS8 8DA, SS8 9RP, SS8 9PH, SS8 8DD, SS8 9UZ, SS8 9YS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS8 9RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 52.9% | 52.4% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 47.1% | 47.6% | 0.5% | 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 | 27.7% | 32.4% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 50.6% | 2.7% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 8.7% | -5.2% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 4.6% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 40.9% | 38.8% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 36.4% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 17% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 6.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 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 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.1% | 18.9% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 19.3% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 17.7% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 18.1% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 16% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.6% | 94.6% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 97.9% | 95.9% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 96.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eton Close was 23.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.4% lower than the Canvey Island Central average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Eton Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Canvey Island Central and the 76th lowest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Eton Close, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2025-03-31 | £431,348 |
| 8 Eton Close, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-12-12 | £365,187 |
| 3 Eton Close, Canvey Island, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-02-11 | £324,658 |
| 5 Eton Close, Canvey Island, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-02-04 | £352,171 |
| 5 Eton Close, Canvey Island, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2019-05-13 | £316,517 |
SS8 9RU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Katherine's Church of England Primary School Hilton Road , SS8 9QA | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winter Gardens Academy Hilton Road , SS8 9QA | 2out of 4 | 514 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 | 670 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Read Primary School and Nursery Long Road , SS8 0JE | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery Long Road , SS8 0JG | 3out of 4 | 1,651 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 | 1,000 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cornelius Vermuyden School Dinant Avenue , SS8 9QS | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ | 1out of 4 | 3,449 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG | 3out of 4 | 4,755 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanes Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD | 2out of 4 | 4,922 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 | 4,191 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 | 4,637 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Hall School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,876 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroga Boba Tea | 1 Knightswick Road, Canvey Island | 504 yd | |
| Rhea's Bespoke Bakes | 2 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island | 560 yd | |
| Cakes N' Desserts | 15 High Street, Canvey Island | 593 yd | |
| Deja Brew | 33 High Street, Canvey Island | 617 yd | |
| Izzi | 50 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canvey Island Rugby Union FC | Canvey Island Rugby Club, Dovervelt Road | 681 yd | |
| Canvey Island Social Club | Labour Hall, Lionel Road | 743 yd | |
| Haystack | The Haystack Public House, 96 Furtherwick Road | 782 yd | |
| Castle Point Golf Club | Castle Point Golf Course, Somnes Avenue | 898 yd | |
| Canvey Island Conservative Club | 59 Long Road, Canvey Island | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Thai Takeaway 15 Ltd | 1 Knightswick Road, Canvey Island | 504 yd | |
| A-Lin Chinese Food Takeaway | 4 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island | 558 yd | |
| Delicious | 8 Pauls Court, Meppel Avenue | 602 yd | |
| Subway | 52 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island | 646 yd | |
| Munchy Chicken | Unit 3, Knightswick Centre | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 9 Knightswick Centre, Furtherwick Road | 662 yd | |
| Iceland | 88 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island | 782 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons M Local, Link Road | 835 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canvey Island Rugby Football Club DOVERVELT ROAD | grass pitches | 351 yd |
| Castle View School (Closed) Meppel Avenue | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Prospects College Of Advanced Technology (Canvey Island) SKILLS CAMPUS SKILLS CAMPUS MEPPEL AVENUE | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School (Canvey Island) VAAGEN ROAD | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Winter Gardens Academy HILTON ROAD | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Furtherwick Park School (Closed) Furtherwick Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 877 yd |
| Castle View School FOKSVILLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 882 yd |
| Fitness 4 Life Uk (Closed) 1a 1a Oak Road | health and fitness suite | 885 yd |
| Fitness 2 Beauty Ltd (Closed) Long Road | health and fitness suite | 918 yd |
| The Paddocks Community Centre PADDOCKS COMMUNITY CENTRE PADDOCKS COMMUNITY CENTRE LONG ROAD | 987 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 354.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.