Postcode SS8 7DF 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 Leigh Beck area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Canvey Island Leigh Beck is £46,060 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 Leigh-On-Sea, about 2.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Kismet Park.
Canvey Island Leigh Beck has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,876 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Canvey Island Leigh Beck has an average crime rate, with approximately 57 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Canvey Island Leigh Beck is £46,060 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SS8 7DF.
Canvey Island Leigh Beck near SS8 7DF has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leigh-On-Sea located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kismet Park | Small | Walking directions to Kismet Park |
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 7DF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | 91B, May Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 7EY | Detached | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 11 May 2026 | 104, May Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 7EX | Detached | Freehold | £345,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2026 | 42, Handel Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7HL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £258,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 5, Handel Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7HL | Detached | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 02 Jul 2026 | 44, Handel Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7HL | Detached | Freehold | £500,000 |
In the SS8 7DF postcode area, located within Canvey Island Leigh Beck, there are 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Lubbins Park Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Castle View School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Dec 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Mar 2018. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS8 7DF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Canvey Local | 128 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7AL | Walking directions to Canvey 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 7DF, 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 7DF records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SS8 7DF 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 6 schools close to SS8 7DF, including Lubbins Park Primary Academy (Good), Castle View School (Requires improvement) and Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SS8 7DF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,876 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 7DF 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).