Norfolk Close is in Canvey Island and in Castle Point district. SS8 9YA 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 Norfolk Close, Canvey Island, SS8 9YA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS8 9YG, SS8 9XZ, SS8 9XX, SS8 9XL, SS8 9UY, SS8 9YD, SS8 9UR, SS8 9XS, SS8 9XG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS8 9YA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 50.7% | 48.5% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 51.5% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 34% | 38.5% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 45.7% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 3% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 8.5% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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% | 47.5% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 35% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 11.2% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 9YA this area, 29.5% 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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.4% | 29.5% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 11.8% | -8.8% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 14.8% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 16.5% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 19% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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 | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 97.7% | 96.4% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 95.3% | 94.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 93.8% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Jewish | 8.6% | 0.5% | 8.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norfolk Close was 10.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.6% lower than the Canvey Island Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norfolk Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Canvey Island Central and the 16th lowest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Norfolk Close, Canvey Island, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-02-20 | £294,903 |
| 9 Norfolk Close, Canvey Island, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £304,000 | 2021-09-09 | £348,875 |
| 5 Norfolk Close, Canvey Island, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2017-04-07 | £304,274 |
| 3 Norfolk Close, Canvey Island, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2010-12-17 | £288,014 |
| 5 Norfolk Close, Canvey Island, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2007-08-08 | £301,216 |
SS8 9YA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 201 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winter Gardens Academy Hilton Road , SS8 9QA | 2out of 4 | 229 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 | 832 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Read Primary School and Nursery Long Road , SS8 0JE | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy Third Avenue , SS8 9SU | 3out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,223 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View School Foksville Road , SS8 7FH | 2out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ | 1out of 4 | 3,376 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Appleton School Croft Road , SS7 5RN | 3out of 4 | 4,824 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanes Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD | 2out of 4 | 4,853 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 | 4,051 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 | 4,766 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP | - not rated | 4,805 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 751 yd | |
| Rhea's Bespoke Bakes | 2 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island | 784 yd | |
| Cakes N' Desserts | 15 High Street, Canvey Island | 839 yd | |
| Izzi | 50 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island | 856 yd | |
| Deja Brew | 33 High Street, Canvey Island | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Point Golf Club | Castle Point Golf Course, Somnes Avenue | 616 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | British Legion Hall, Denham Road | 914 yd | |
| Canvey Island Social Club | Labour Hall, Lionel Road | 923 yd | |
| Canvey Island Rugby Union FC | Canvey Island Rugby Club, Dovervelt Road | 958 yd | |
| Haystack | The Haystack Public House, 96 Furtherwick Road | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicious | 8 Pauls Court, Meppel Avenue | 406 yd | |
| Tasty Thai Takeaway 15 Ltd | 1 Knightswick Road, Canvey Island | 751 yd | |
| A-Lin Chinese Food Takeaway | 4 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island | 781 yd | |
| Subway | 52 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island | 856 yd | |
| Munchy Chicken | Unit 3, Knightswick Centre | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons M Local, Link Road | 549 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 9 Knightswick Centre, Furtherwick Road | 893 yd | |
| Iceland | 88 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island | 984 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prospects College Of Advanced Technology (Canvey Island) SKILLS CAMPUS SKILLS CAMPUS MEPPEL AVENUE | grass pitches | 361 yd |
| Castle View School (Closed) Meppel Avenue | grass pitches | 361 yd |
| Winter Gardens Academy HILTON ROAD | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Canvey Island Rugby Football Club DOVERVELT ROAD | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School (Canvey Island) VAAGEN ROAD | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Fitness 2 Beauty Ltd (Closed) Long Road | health and fitness suite | 1,052 yd |
| Castle Point Golf Centre CASTLE POINT GOLF CLUB CASTLE POINT GOLF CLUB SOMNES AVENUE | golf | 1,089 yd |
| Fitness 4 Life Uk (Closed) 1a 1a Oak Road | health and fitness suite | 1,093 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 219.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.