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SS8 7DB

Meynell Avenue

Canvey Island South

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Overview

Postcode SS8 7DB 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 2.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks 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
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
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

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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 7DB.

Flood risk

Very low

Canvey Island South West near SS8 7DB has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Benfleet located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS8 7DB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPaddocksSmallWalking directions to Paddocks
0.5 miKismet ParkSmallWalking directions to Kismet Park

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
5,752.9 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
275
93.22%
Caribbean
8
2.71%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.36%
Other White
4
1.36%
Other Asian
2
0.68%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
22.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
19.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
17.67%
Level 3 (A level)
41
16.47%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
13.25%
Total 16+ residents: 249

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
52.21%
Owns with a mortgage
45
39.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
7.08%
Other social rented
1
0.88%
Total households: 113

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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS8 7DB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS8 7DB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Nov 202520, Meynell Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 7DBSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
10 Oct 202524, Meynell Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 7DBSemi-DetachedFreehold£372,000
28 Mar 202527, Meynell Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 7DADetachedFreehold£330,000
03 Jun 202550, Atherstone Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7DESemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
02 May 20253D, Atherstone Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7DDFlatsFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the SS8 7DB postcode area, located within Canvey Island South West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SS8 7DB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLubbins Park Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miSecondaryCastle View SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.5 miNot applicableAthena SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS8 7DB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS8 7DB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCanvey LocalEastern Esplanade, Castle Point, SS8 7ALWalking directions to Canvey Local
0.4 miIcelandFoksville Road, Castle Point, SS8 7AJWalking directions to Iceland

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 7DB, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS8 7DB

Is SS8 7DB (Canvey Island South West) safe?

The area around SS8 7DB 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 7DB?

The median sale price around SS8 7DB 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 7DB?

There are 7 schools close to SS8 7DB, including Lubbins Park Primary Academy (Good), Castle View School (Requires improvement) and Athena School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SS8 7DB?

SS8 7DB 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 7DB (Canvey Island South West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Castle Point covering SS8 7DB 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.