Postcode SS8 7GA 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. The average income per household in Canvey Island South West is £48,591 per year. The nearest station is Benfleet located about 2.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, 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 9.2% 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 7GA.
Canvey Island South West near SS8 7GA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Benfleet located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Paddocks | Small | Walking directions to Paddocks |
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Canvey Island South area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £590,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £217,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £312,500 |
| Terraced | 5 | £265,000 |
10 year median price trend in Canvey Island South
In the SS8 7GA postcode area, located within Canvey Island South West, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS8 7GA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | High Street, Canvey Island, SS8 7AD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Foksville Road, Castle Point, SS8 7AJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | High Street, Canvey Island, SS8 7AD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Canvey Local | Eastern Esplanade, Castle Point, SS8 7AL | Walking directions to Canvey Local |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Dovervelt Road, Castle Point, SS8 8DY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 7GA, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.