Postcode SS8 0EF is located in an urban city, within the Canvey Island South area of Castle Point in the East of England region, and forms part of the Canvey Island South West area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% 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 median sale price in Canvey Island South is £355,000 (around £378 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £306,250 and £408,750. The nearest station is Benfleet, about 2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Paddocks.
Canvey Island South West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,683 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Canvey Island South West has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
The average income per household in Canvey Island South West is £48,591 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 268 ft away from SS8 0EF.
Canvey Island South West near SS8 0EF has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Benfleet located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Paddocks | Small | Walking directions to Paddocks |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 (about £378 per square foot) in Canvey Island South area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £652,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £378,750 | £376 |
| Terraced | 6 | £361,250 | £409 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £342,500 | £390 |
| Flats | 4 | £227,250 | £254 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £372,500 | £200,000 | £315,000 | £290,000 |
| 2026 | £375,000 | £237,500 | £345,000 | £378,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £364 | £290 | £379 | £306 |
| 2026 | £381 | £269 | £421 | £409 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS8 0EF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2026 | 16B, Westwood Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0ED | Detached | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 35, Welbeck Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0EB | Detached | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 17, Welbeck Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0EB | Detached | Freehold | £570,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 18, Welbeck Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0EB | Detached | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 31, Welbeck Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0EB | Detached | Freehold | £420,000 |
In the SS8 0EF postcode area, located within Canvey Island South West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Feb 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | William Read Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Dec 2014. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Castle View School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Dec 2023. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS8 0EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Canvey Local | 128 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7AL | Walking directions to Canvey Local |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 88 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7AJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 173-175 Long Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0JD | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 2 Craven Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 0DJ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | 9 High Street, Canvey Island, SS8 7AD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for Castle Point district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SS8 0EF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Barry Campagna
Canvey Island South - Elected 2 May 2024
Barry Palmer
Canvey Island South - Elected 2 May 2024
Janice Payne
Canvey Island South - Elected 2 May 2024
Rebecca Harris
Castle Point - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SS8 0EF records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SS8 0EF in Canvey Island South is £355,000 (about £378 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to SS8 0EF, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery (Good), William Read Primary Academy (Good) and Castle View School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SS8 0EF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,683 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Castle Point covering SS8 0EF 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).