Postcode SS8 0QZ is located in an urban city, within the Canvey Island Central ward of Castle Point in the East of England region, and forms part of the Canvey Island North West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 152.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Canvey Island North West is £49,355 per year. The nearest station is Benfleet, about 1.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is First Avenue Green.
Canvey Island North West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,783 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Canvey Island North West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 152.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Canvey Island North West is £49,355 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SS8 0QZ.
Canvey Island North West near SS8 0QZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | First Avenue Green | Small | Walking directions to First Avenue Green |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £367 per square foot) in Canvey Island Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £560,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £342,000 | £397 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £335,000 | £364 |
| Terraced | 11 | £305,000 | £332 |
| Flats | 2 | £210,000 | £398 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £232,500 | £148,750 | £232,500 | £225,000 |
| 2017 | £255,000 | £180,000 | £246,000 | £227,500 |
| 2018 | £250,000 | £185,000 | £247,500 | £235,000 |
| 2019 | £247,000 | £185,000 | £260,000 | £231,000 |
| 2020 | £258,000 | £199,995 | £250,000 | £243,500 |
| 2021 | £280,000 | £190,000 | £267,000 | £250,000 |
| 2022 | £321,250 | £188,000 | £320,000 | £323,000 |
| 2023 | £325,000 | £253,750 | £325,000 | £285,000 |
| 2024 | £320,000 | £225,000 | £295,000 | £276,750 |
| 2025 | £340,000 | £210,000 | £327,500 | £279,000 |
| 2026 | £352,500 | — | £325,000 | £300,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £295 | £268 | £268 | £243 |
| 2017 | £322 | £298 | £282 | £235 |
| 2018 | £368 | £341 | £339 | £241 |
| 2019 | £363 | £312 | £305 | £244 |
| 2020 | £330 | £315 | £331 | £292 |
| 2021 | £360 | £327 | £366 | £279 |
| 2022 | £420 | £318 | £411 | £323 |
| 2023 | £421 | £399 | £381 | £310 |
| 2024 | £392 | £360 | £357 | £297 |
| 2025 | £377 | £398 | £366 | £328 |
| 2026 | £409 | — | £343 | £304 |
There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS8 0QZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Feb 2025 | New Unit, Kings Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0QY | Other | Freehold | £800,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2025 | 72, Canvey Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0QB | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 24, St Pauls Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9NP | Terraced | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 17, The Picketts, Canvey Island, SS8 9NT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 08 Oct 2025 | 22, The Picketts, Canvey Island, SS8 9NT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 |
In the SS8 0QZ postcode area, located within Canvey Island North West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS8 0QZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Northwick Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0PU | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Unit 3 Roscommon Way, Canvey Island, SS8 0EJ | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Foodhall | Unit 5 Roscommon Way, Canvey Island, SS8 0EJ | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Northwick Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0PS | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Canvey Road, Castle Point, SS8 0LL | Walking directions to Best-one |
Annual council tax rates for Castle Point district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SS8 0QZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jamie Huntman
Canvey Island Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Lorraine Carol Breading
Canvey Island Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Peter James May
Canvey Island Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Rebecca Harris
Castle Point - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SS8 0QZ records about 153 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around SS8 0QZ in Canvey Island North West is £325,000 (about £367 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to SS8 0QZ, including Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy (Good), Canvey Junior School (Good) and Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SS8 0QZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,783 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 0QZ is Rebecca Harris (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jamie Huntman (Canvey Island Independent Party), Lorraine Carol Breading (Canvey Island Independent Party) and Peter James May (Canvey Island Independent Party).
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.