Postcode SS8 0HS 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 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 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 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is New Road Fields.
Canvey Island South West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,375 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Canvey Island South West has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SS8 0HS.
Canvey Island South West near SS8 0HS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | New Road Fields | Small | Walking directions to New Road Fields |
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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS8 0HS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 6, Lavender Mews, Canvey Island, SS8 0HS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2026 | 15, Heather Close, Canvey Island, SS8 0GX | Detached | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2026 | 2, Heather Close, Canvey Island, SS8 0GX | Detached | Freehold | £652,500 | |
| 05 Mar 2026 | 15, Jasmine Close, Canvey Island, SS8 0HT | Detached | Freehold | £445,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 28, Thorney Bay Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0HQ | Detached | Freehold | £350,000 |
In the SS8 0HS postcode area, located within Canvey Island South West, there are 7 primary and 2 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 | William Read Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Dec 2014. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Canvey Primary School and Nursery | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2016. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS8 0HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 2 Craven Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 0DJ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 173-175 Long Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0JD | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Bargain Booze | Grasmere Road, Castle Point, SS8 0JU | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
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 0HS, 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 0HS 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 drugs.
The median sale price around SS8 0HS 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 0HS, including William Read Primary Academy (Good), Canvey Primary School and Nursery (Good) and Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SS8 0HS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,375 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 0HS 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).