We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Canvey Point 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 Point older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Canvey Point and Castle Point? Is Canvey Point an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Canvey Point Health Statistics
Canvey Island East has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_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 East | 44.14% | 34.63% | 15.51% | 4.34% | 1.39% |
| 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
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
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
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Canvey Point Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Canvey Point 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
| Level | Canvey Island East | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 27.51% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 14.15% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 16.73% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.46% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 15.97% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 14.77% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Canvey Point & 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 Point in the Castle Point local area district.
Canvey Point has a lower rate of immigrants than Castle Point, the East of England region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Canvey Island East | 95.85% | 4.15% |
| Castle Point | 95.21% | 4.79% |
| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Canvey Point 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% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Canvey Point and Castle Point
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Canvey Point either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 81.97 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 18.03 of Canvey Point residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Canvey Island East | 81.97% | 18.03% |
| Castle Point | 80.07% | 19.93% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Canvey Point has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Canvey Point 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% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Canvey Point 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
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 52.25% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.73% |
| Unemployed | 4.44% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Canvey Point Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Canvey Island East.| 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 | |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Canvey Point?
The largest employment sector in Canvey Point is Skilled Trades. The smallest employment sector is Elementary Occupations.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Skilled Trades | 15.59% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 12.04% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 11.59% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 11.33% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 11.07% |
| Professional Occupations | 10.11% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 9.96% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.89% |
What is the population of Canvey Point and Castle Point?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Castle Point including Canvey Point. 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 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
