Fourth Walk is in Canvey Island and in Castle Point district. SS8 9ST 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 Fourth Walk, Canvey Island, SS8 9ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS8 9SZ, SS8 9SS, SS8 9SX, SS8 9SU, SS8 9RF, SS8 9QS, SS8 9SY, SS8 9RG, SS8 9SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS8 9ST 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 | 53.4% | 49.6% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 46.6% | 50.4% | 3.8% | 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.
In the immediate area around SS8 9ST, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.8% | 48.7% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 31.4% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 12.5% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 48.2% | 43.9% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 34% | 37.7% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 12.4% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 9ST this area, 32.4% 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 13.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.5% | 32.4% | 3.9% | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.6% | 17.6% | -8.0% | 9.6% | 8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.7% | 18% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 12.1% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.7% | 13.2% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -20.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 96.4% | 93.9% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 94.9% 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% | 94.9% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 93.9% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 28.8% | 13.5% | 15.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.4% | 37.2% | 20.2% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fourth Walk was 217.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 119.3% higher than the Canvey Island Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fourth Walk has the 8th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Canvey Island Central and the 14th highest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 102.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136 Fourth Walk, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-02-25 | £265,128 |
| 126 Fourth Walk, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2024-11-29 | £261,864 |
| 108 Fourth Walk, Canvey Island, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-02-08 | £293,379 |
| 140 Fourth Walk, Canvey Island, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-04-05 | £333,816 |
| 124 Fourth Walk, Canvey Island, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-03-26 | £268,590 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy Third Avenue , SS8 9SU | 3out of 4 | 277 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery Long Road , SS8 0JG | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canvey Junior School Long Road , SS8 0JG | 4out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Katherine's Church of England Primary School Hilton Road , SS8 9QA | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winter Gardens Academy Hilton Road , SS8 9QA | 2out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 344 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View School Foksville Road , SS8 7FH | 2out of 4 | 2,392 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ | 1out of 4 | 4,211 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Appleton School Croft Road , SS7 5RN | 3out of 4 | 4,530 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USP College Runnymede Chase , SS7 1TW | - not rated | 4,523 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 | 5,352 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirsty's Cafe | Cafe, Charfleets Road | 644 yd | |
| Starbucks | Street Record, Northwick Road | 767 yd | |
| Waterside Farm Sports Centre | Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island | 938 yd | |
| Crazy Chef | Charfleets Road, Canvey Island | 986 yd | |
| Munchies Cafe | 57 Shannon Square, Canvey Island | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Cod & Tasty Chicken | 15 Third Avenue, Canvey Island | 141 yd | |
| Pink Chilliz | 354 Long Road, Canvey Island | 782 yd | |
| Village Chinese Takeaway | 350 Long Road, Canvey Island | 782 yd | |
| New Mandarin | 358 Long Road, Canvey Island | 782 yd | |
| The Village Fish Bar Ltd | 348 Long Road, Canvey Island | 793 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Cornelius Vermuyden School Dinant Avenue | grass pitches | 124 yd |
| Northwick Park Primary And Nursery Academy THIRD AVENUE | grass pitches | 208 yd |
| Island Gym UNIT 22 UNIT 22 VIKINGS WAY | health and fitness suite | 790 yd |
| Waterside Farm Leisure Centre SOMNES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 937 yd |
| Canvey Island Youth Fc UNIT 6 UNIT 6 MULBERRY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,051 yd |
| Castle Point Golf Centre CASTLE POINT GOLF CLUB CASTLE POINT GOLF CLUB SOMNES AVENUE | golf | 1,082 yd |
| Winter Gardens Academy HILTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 55.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.