Postcode SS8 7DQ 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 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 nearest station is Benfleet, 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 Paddocks.
Canvey Island Leigh Beck has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,311 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% 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 0.8% 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 7DQ.
Canvey Island Leigh Beck near SS8 7DQ 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS8 7DQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2026 | 7, Lovens Close, Canvey Island, SS8 7DS | Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 8, Sylvan Close, Canvey Island, SS8 0BG | Detached | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 3D, Atherstone Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7DD | Flats | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 21, Atherstone Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7DD | Detached | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 33, Atherstone Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7DD | Detached | Freehold | £420,000 |
In the SS8 7DQ postcode area, located within Canvey Island Leigh Beck, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS8 7DQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Canvey Local | Eastern Esplanade, Castle Point, SS8 7AL | Walking directions to Canvey Local |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | Foksville Road, Castle Point, SS8 7AJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 7DQ, 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 7DQ 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 7DQ in Canvey Island Leigh Beck is £345,000 (about £379 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to SS8 7DQ, including Lubbins Park Primary Academy (Good), Athena School and Castle View School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SS8 7DQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,311 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 7DQ 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.