Postcode SS8 7BN 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 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 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 2.3 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 7,790 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% 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 7BN.
Canvey Island South West near SS8 7BN 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Paddocks | Small | Walking directions to Paddocks |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS8 7BN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 2025 | 47, Ash Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7EA | Detached | Freehold | £695,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 36, Ash Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7EA | Detached | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 02 Sept 2025 | 40, Ash Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7EA | Detached | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2026 | 4, Windsor Close, Canvey Island, SS8 0AT | Detached | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2026 | 37, Labworth Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7BP | Detached | Freehold | £380,000 |
In the SS8 7BN postcode area, located within Canvey Island South West, there are 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Castle View School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Dec 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Lubbins Park Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Feb 2024. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS8 7BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Canvey Local | 128 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7AL | Walking directions to Canvey Local |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 88 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7AJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 9 High Street, Canvey Island, SS8 7AD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | High Street, Canvey Island, SS8 7AD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's 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 7BN, 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 7BN 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around SS8 7BN 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 10 schools close to SS8 7BN, including Castle View School (Requires improvement), Lubbins Park Primary Academy (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SS8 7BN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,790 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 7BN 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).