Socio-economic statistics for Canvey Island, Essex

Socio-economic statistics for Canvey Island, Essex

We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Canvey Island in Castle Point from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Canvey Island older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Canvey Island and Castle Point? Is Canvey Island an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.

Canvey Island & Castle Point Immigration Statistics

We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Canvey Island in the Castle Point local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Canvey Island Winter Gardens 95.09% 4.91%
Castle Point 95.21% 4.79%
East 85.09% 14.91%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Canvey Island compared to other wards in Castle Point

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Cedar Hall 93.93% 6.07%
2 St James 94.42% 5.58%
3 St Peter's 94.51% 5.49%
4 Boyce 94.97% 5.03%
5 Canvey Island Winter Gardens 95.09% 4.91%
6 Appleton 95.21% 4.79%
7 Canvey Island South 95.24% 4.76%
8 Canvey Island West 95.37% 4.63%
9 Victoria 95.45% 4.55%
10 St Mary's 95.51% 4.49%
11 St George's 95.8% 4.2%
12 Canvey Island East 95.85% 4.15%
13 Canvey Island North 95.85% 4.15%
14 Canvey Island Central 95.99% 4.01%
'; Canvey Island is ranked 5 out of 14 wards in Castle Point for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Canvey Island Health Statistics

Canvey Island Winter Gardens has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area VG G F B VB
Canvey Island Winter Gardens 50.62% 33.32% 11.64% 3.41% 1.01%
Castle Point 45.68% 35.09% 13.76% 4.25% 1.22%
East 48.28% 34.64% 12.5% 3.58% 1%
England 48.49% 33.71% 12.65% 3.98% 1.17%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

How has the health of residents in Castle Point changed since 2011?

Castle Point residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.16% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 43.49% 36.12% 14.73% 4.4% 1.26%
2021 45.68% 35.09% 13.76% 4.25% 1.22%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

What are the occupations of the residents of Canvey Island?

The largest employment sector in Canvey Island is Skilled Trades. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Skilled Trades 13.33%
Administrative & Secretarial 12.73%
Associate Professional & Technical 11.73%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 11.73%
Professional Occupations 11.37%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 11.16%
Elementary Occupations 10.59%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 8.37%

How many residents own or rent their home in Canvey Island and Castle Point

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Canvey Island either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 67.08 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 32.92 of Canvey Island residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Canvey Island Winter Gardens 67.08% 32.92%
Castle Point 80.07% 19.93%
East 65.23% 34.77%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Canvey Island has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.

Canvey Island compared to other wards in Castle Point

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Boyce 87.28% 12.72%
2 Appleton (Castle Point) 86.46% 13.54%
3 Cedar Hall 85.19% 14.81%
4 St George's (Castle Point) 84.77% 15.23%
5 St Peter's (Castle Point) 84.54% 15.46%
6 Canvey Island North 83.34% 16.66%
7 St Mary's (Castle Point) 82.28% 17.72%
8 Canvey Island East 81.97% 18.03%
9 Victoria (Castle Point) 81.1% 18.9%
10 Canvey Island West 77.45% 22.55%
11 St James (Castle Point) 76.87% 23.13%
12 Canvey Island South 73.96% 26.04%
13 Canvey Island Central 69.63% 30.37%
14 Canvey Island Winter Gardens 67.08% 32.92%
Canvey Island is ranked 14 out of 14 wards in Castle Point for the percentage of home owners.

Canvey Island Unemployment Statistics

Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Castle Point.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Castle Point 2.3% -0.4%
East of England 3% -0.3%
England 3.8% -0.3%
UK 3.7% -0.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
The 2021 census had data on people who were economically active (seeking work) yet unemployed on Census day (Sunday March 21st 2021). These statitics do cover Canvey Island on a ward level. However, it has to be noted that the Census day was during the height of the Covid19 pandemic and therefore are not reflective of normal levels of unemployment. For example, between March 2020 and June 2020 people claiming Universal Credit doubled in most areas of the United Kingdom and then steadily declined up to the day of the Census and beyond. This data also contains the proportion of people in part-time work (working between 1-35 hours per week), which maybe an indicator of under employment in Canvey Island.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 59.97%
In Part-Time Work 30.87%
Unemployed 4.75%
69.13% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Canvey Island

Canvey Island Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Canvey Island residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;

  • Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
  • Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
  • Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
  • Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd

In this first table we have compared Canvey Island to the national average for England.
Level Canvey Island Winter Gardens England
No Qualifications 22.41% 18.08%
Level 1 15.45% 9.69%
Level 2 19.27% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 6.26% 5.32%
Level 3 17.19% 16.92%
Level 4 16.6% 33.92%

Canvey Island Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Canvey Island Winter Gardens.
Age Band Proportion
4 & under
5 - 9 years
10 - 15 years
16 - 19 years
20 - 24 years
25 - 34 years
35 - 49 years
50 - 64 years
65 - 74 years
75 - 84 years
85 years & over

What is the population of Canvey Island and Castle Point?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Castle Point including Canvey Island. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
Appleton 6888
Boyce 7003
Canvey Island Central 6811
Canvey Island East 6248
Canvey Island North 6494
Canvey Island South 6725
Canvey Island West 5232
Canvey Island Winter Gardens 7364
Cedar Hall 6361
St George's 5982
St James 6600
St Mary's 6491
St Peter's 6588
Victoria 5737
Castle Point Total 90524



Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.

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