Postcode SS8 0JQ 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% 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 1.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is New Road Fields.
Canvey Island South West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,727 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Canvey Island South West has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 42 ft away from SS8 0JQ.
Canvey Island South West near SS8 0JQ 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | New Road Fields | Small | Walking directions to New Road Fields |
| 0.3 mi | First Avenue Green | Small | Walking directions to First Avenue Green |
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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS8 0JQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2026 | 329, Long Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0JQ | Detached | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 02 Oct 2025 | 1, Beechcroft Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0HD | Detached | Freehold | £291,500 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 2, Woodhurst Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0HB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 26, Woodhurst Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0HB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £308,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 5, Chestnut Walk, Canvey Island, SS8 9JR | Terraced | Freehold | £285,000 |
In the SS8 0JQ postcode area, located within Canvey Island South West, there are 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Canvey Primary School and Nursery | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2016. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 31 Oct 2017. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS8 0JQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bargain Booze | Grasmere Road, Castle Point, SS8 0JU | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Canvey Road, Castle Point, SS8 0QA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Canvey Road, Castle Point, SS8 0LL | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Extra | 17-23 Third Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 9SU | Walking directions to Nisa Extra |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | 2 Craven Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 0DJ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 0JQ, 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 0JQ records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 other theft.
The median sale price around SS8 0JQ 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 8 schools close to SS8 0JQ, including Canvey Primary School and Nursery (Good), Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery (Good) and Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SS8 0JQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,727 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 0JQ 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).