Postcode SS8 7NU is located in an urban city, within the Canvey Island East area of Castle Point in the East of England region, and forms part of the Canvey Island Leigh Beck area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% 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 East is £322,500 (around £401 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £273,000 and £380,000. The nearest station is Leigh-On-Sea, about 2.3 miles away. There are 4 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 an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,113 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Canvey Island Leigh Beck has an average crime rate, with approximately 59 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.8% 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 7NU.
Canvey Island Leigh Beck near SS8 7NU 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kismet Park | Small | Walking directions to Kismet Park |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 (about £401 per square foot) in Canvey Island East area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £630,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 69 | £338,000 | £409 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £308,000 | £389 |
| Flats | 5 | £200,000 | £301 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £245,000 | £170,000 | £241,000 | £225,000 |
| 2017 | £275,000 | £183,500 | £253,000 | £254,500 |
| 2018 | £270,000 | £171,500 | £260,000 | £269,000 |
| 2019 | £260,000 | £186,000 | £248,000 | £235,000 |
| 2020 | £285,000 | £212,500 | £270,000 | £280,000 |
| 2021 | £285,000 | £211,500 | £275,000 | £260,000 |
| 2022 | £347,500 | £211,250 | £312,500 | £297,500 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £181,250 | £296,500 | £300,000 |
| 2024 | £315,000 | — | £290,000 | £360,000 |
| 2025 | £330,000 | £217,500 | £293,750 | £272,500 |
| 2026 | £340,000 | £200,000 | £328,750 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £364 | £236 | £291 | £255 |
| 2017 | £322 | £266 | £318 | £312 |
| 2018 | £351 | £241 | £342 | £319 |
| 2019 | £365 | £245 | £364 | £323 |
| 2020 | £333 | £411 | £315 | £261 |
| 2021 | £387 | £302 | £349 | £330 |
| 2022 | £465 | £260 | £444 | £380 |
| 2023 | £421 | £233 | £400 | £414 |
| 2024 | £420 | — | £392 | £267 |
| 2025 | £404 | £261 | £417 | £727 |
| 2026 | £418 | £301 | £379 | — |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS8 7NU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug 2026 | 22, Shell Beach Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7NU | Detached | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | 55A, Margraten Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 7JD | Detached | Freehold | £273,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | 41, Margraten Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 7JD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 57, Margraten Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 7JD | Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 06 Jul 2026 | 15, Shell Beach Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7NT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £391,850 |
In the SS8 7NU postcode area, located within Canvey Island Leigh Beck, there are 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Lubbins Park Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Mar 2018. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Leigh Beck Junior School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2026. |
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 7NU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Carole Sach
Canvey Island East - Elected 2 May 2024
Grace Watson
Canvey Island East - Elected 2 May 2024
Susan Brooke
Canvey Island East - Elected 2 May 2024
Rebecca Harris
Castle Point - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SS8 7NU records about 59 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around SS8 7NU in Canvey Island East is £322,500 (about £401 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to SS8 7NU, including Lubbins Park Primary Academy (Good), Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy (Good) and Leigh Beck Junior School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SS8 7NU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,113 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 7NU is Rebecca Harris (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Carole Sach (Canvey Island Independent Party), Grace Watson (Canvey Island Independent Party) and Susan Brooke (Canvey Island Independent Party).