Postcode SS8 7BH 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 2.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Paddocks.
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.
Canvey Island South West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.2% 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 7BH.
Canvey Island South West near SS8 7BH 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Paddocks | Small | Walking directions to Paddocks |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £350,000 | £387 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £342,500 | £381 |
| Terraced | 6 | £307,500 | £409 |
| Flats | 3 | £217,000 | £303 |
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 | £360,000 | £200,000 | £320,000 | £285,000 |
| 2026 | £340,000 | £240,000 | £340,000 | £372,500 |
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 | £391 | £290 | £379 | £380 |
| 2026 | £415 | £323 | £565 | £442 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS8 7BH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2026 | 4, Windsor Close, Canvey Island, SS8 0AT | Detached | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 168, Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7AL | Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2025 | 9, Elm Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7AW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 47, Ash Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7EA | Detached | Freehold | £695,000 | |
| 02 Sept 2025 | 40, Ash Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7EA | Detached | Freehold | £265,000 |
In the SS8 7BH postcode area, located within Canvey Island South West, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS8 7BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Canvey Local | Eastern Esplanade, Castle Point, SS8 7AL | Walking directions to Canvey Local |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Foksville Road, Castle Point, SS8 7AJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | High Street, Canvey Island, SS8 7AD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | High Street, Canvey Island, SS8 7AD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 7BH, 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 7BH 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.
The median sale price around SS8 7BH in Canvey Island South West is £345,000 (about £379 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to SS8 7BH, including Castle View School (Requires improvement), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Athena School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SS8 7BH 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).
The Member of Parliament for Castle Point covering SS8 7BH 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).
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.