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SS8 0DF

Downham Road

Canvey Island South

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Overview

Postcode SS8 0DF is located in an urban city, within the Canvey Island South ward of Castle Point in the East of England region, and forms part of the Canvey Island South West area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Canvey Island South West is £48,591 per year. The nearest station is Benfleet, about 2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Canvey Dyke.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Canvey Island South West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,661 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Canvey Island South West has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1%

Approximately 1.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Canvey Island South West is £48,591 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from SS8 0DF.

Flood risk

Very low

Canvey Island South West near SS8 0DF has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Benfleet located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS8 0DF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCanvey DykeLargeWalking directions to Canvey Dyke
0.3 miPaddocksSmallWalking directions to Paddocks

Area Profile

Population
226
Population density
4,718.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.79(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.39(-45%)
Drugs
4.42(+53%)
Other theft
3.93(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.44(-46%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
216
95.58%
Indian
3
1.33%
Other White
3
1.33%
Other Asian
2
0.88%
Irish
2
0.88%
Total population: 226

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
52
26.67%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
18.97%
Level 3 (A level)
32
16.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
13.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
13.33%
Total 16+ residents: 195

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
54.46%
Owns with a mortgage
27
26.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
15.84%
Shared ownership
1
0.99%
Other social rented
1
0.99%
Total households: 101

Property prices in Canvey Island South

Median price£345,000
Price per sq ft£379
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£292K – £385K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 (about £379 per square foot) in Canvey Island South area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £590,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Canvey Island South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£350,000£387
Semi-Detached20£342,500£381
Terraced6£307,500£409
Flats3£217,000£303

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Canvey Island South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canvey Island South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£327,500£128,750£249,995
2017£328,750£156,500£260,000£279,000
2018£270,000£175,000£268,500£247,500
2019£320,000£190,000£281,000£254,000
2020£347,500£191,250£270,000£276,500
2021£365,000£179,000£300,000£305,000
2022£425,000£157,500£345,000£344,000
2023£385,000£187,500£340,000£283,000
2024£382,500£170,000£332,250£310,000
2025£360,000£200,000£320,000£285,000
2026£340,000£240,000£340,000£372,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canvey Island South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canvey Island South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£273£309£295
2017£285£279£341£309
2018£270£244£325£317
2019£304£276£300£303
2020£309£283£304£360
2021£332£341£342£381
2022£358£330£395£455
2023£419£362£402£346
2024£352£310£371£379
2025£391£290£379£380
2026£415£323£565£442
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canvey Island South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Canvey Island South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS8 0DF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS8 0DF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 20253B, Coniston Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0DQDetachedFreehold£295,000
17 Jun 202612, Rose Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0BPDetachedFreehold£425,000
02 Oct 202517, Rose Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0BPDetachedFreehold£420,000
19 Sept 202525, Stanford Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0DGDetachedFreehold£400,000
30 Apr 202534, Beverley Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 0BSDetachedFreehold£390,000

Schools

In the SS8 0DF postcode area, located within Canvey Island South West, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SS8 0DF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWilliam Read Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableAthena SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS8 0DF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS8 0DF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparLong Road, Castle Point, SS8 0JPWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miNisa LocalLong Road, Castle Point, SS8 0JPWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miCanvey LocalEastern Esplanade, Castle Point, SS8 7ALWalking directions to Canvey Local
0.4 miIcelandFoksville Road, Castle Point, SS8 7AJWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Castle Point district (2025-26).

Band A£1,485
Band B£1,732
Band C£1,980
Band D£2,227
Band E£2,722
Band F£3,217
Band G£3,712
Band H£4,454

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SS8 0DF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Barry Campagna

Canvey Island South - Elected 2 May 2024

Canvey Island Independent Party

Barry Palmer

Canvey Island South - Elected 2 May 2024

Canvey Island Independent Party

Janice Payne

Canvey Island South - Elected 2 May 2024

Canvey Island Independent Party

Member of parliament

Rebecca Harris

Castle Point - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictCastle PointE07000069
Parliamentary ConstituencyCastle PointE14001154
WardCanvey Island SouthE05015695
ParishCanvey IslandE04003950
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Canvey Island South WestE02004483
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Castle Point 011EE01021502
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS8 0DF

Is SS8 0DF (Canvey Island South West) safe?

The area around SS8 0DF records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SS8 0DF?

The median sale price around SS8 0DF in Canvey Island South West is £345,000 (about £379 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS8 0DF?

There are 11 schools close to SS8 0DF, including William Read Primary Academy, Athena School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SS8 0DF?

SS8 0DF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,661 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS8 0DF (Canvey Island South West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Castle Point covering SS8 0DF is Rebecca Harris (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Barry Campagna (Canvey Island Independent Party), Barry Palmer (Canvey Island Independent Party) and Janice Payne (Canvey Island Independent Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.