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SS8 1DR

Canvey Island South

Castle Point

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Overview

Postcode SS8 1DR 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Paddocks.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Canvey Island South West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,499 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Canvey Island South West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.2%

Approximately 9.2% 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.

Income level

2/10

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

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SS8 1DR.

Flood risk

N/A

Canvey Island South West near SS8 1DR has no 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 1DR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPaddocksSmallWalking directions to Paddocks

Area Profile

Population
304
Population density
1,702.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.97(+106%)
Anti-social behaviour
52.82(+357%)
Shoplifting
26.72(+291%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.86(+244%)
Public order
18.21(+256%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
276
91.39%
Other White
9
2.98%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.66%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.32%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
3
0.99%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
28.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
17.5%
Level 3 (A level)
37
15.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.75%
Level 4+ (Degree)
31
12.92%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
65
46.1%
Owns outright
37
26.24%
Owns with a mortgage
21
14.89%
Social rents from council
9
6.38%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.55%
Total households: 141

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 1DR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS8 1DR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 202628, Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7AFOtherFreehold£405,000
27 May 202558, Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7AETerracedFreehold£200,000
04 Jul 202543, Lionel Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9DEDetachedFreehold£473,800
28 Mar 202537, Lionel Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9DEDetachedFreehold£485,000
28 Feb 202546, Lionel Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9DESemi-DetachedFreehold£410,000

Schools

In the SS8 1DR postcode area, located within Canvey Island South West, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SS8 1DR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.1 miSecondaryCastle View SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.6 miNot applicableAthena SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS8 1DR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS8 1DR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury'sHigh Street, Canvey Island, SS8 7ADWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.1 miIcelandFoksville Road, Castle Point, SS8 7AJWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalHigh Street, Canvey Island, SS8 7ADWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miCanvey LocalEastern Esplanade, Castle Point, SS8 7ALWalking directions to Canvey Local
0.4 miMorrisons DailyDovervelt Road, Castle Point, SS8 8DYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 1DR, 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 011BE01021498
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced2023-07-01

Frequently asked questions about SS8 1DR

Is SS8 1DR (Canvey Island South West) safe?

The area around SS8 1DR records about 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 1DR?

The median sale price around SS8 1DR 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 1DR?

There are 9 schools close to SS8 1DR, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good), Castle View School (Requires improvement) and Athena School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SS8 1DR?

SS8 1DR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,499 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS8 1DR (Canvey Island South West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Castle Point covering SS8 1DR 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.