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Who lives in SS8 7HS

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in SS8 7HS, set against England as a whole.

Neighbourhood
Canvey Island Leigh Beck
Council
Castle Point
Region
East of England
Neighbourhood population
2,122 (2024)
Population

Who lives in SS8 7HS

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around SS8 7HS (Canvey Island Leigh Beck) (about 2,122 residents).

Residents
2,122
2024 estimate
Households
1,147
Census
Median age
51
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
14% / 29%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 70–74, at 8.9% of residents. 13.7% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 29% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.

SS8 7HSEngland
0%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

50.4% of residents are female and 49.6% male.

SS8 7HS
50%
50%
England
  • Female50.4%51%
  • Male49.6%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

45.8% of adults in the SS8 7HS area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 30.5% have never married.

SS8 7HSEngland
Married or civil partnership45.8%44.7%
Never married30.5%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved11.4%9.1%
Separated4.1%2.2%
Widowed8.2%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

74.2% of residents in the SS8 7HS area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

SS8 7HS
38%
36%
17%
England
  • Very good38.1%48.5%
  • Good36%33.7%
  • Fair17.3%12.7%
  • Bad6.7%4%
  • Very bad1.9%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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