Postcode SS8 7PJ is located in an urban city, within the Canvey Island East 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 low crime levels, with around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% 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 Leigh-On-Sea, about 2.1 miles away. There are 3 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 9,405 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Canvey Island Leigh Beck has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.3% 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 7PJ.
Canvey Island Leigh Beck near SS8 7PJ 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kismet Park | Small | Walking directions to Kismet Park |
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £314,250 (about £402 per square foot) in Canvey Island East area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £555,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 56 | £332,500 | £406 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £300,000 | £388 |
| Terraced | 1 | £265,000 | £665 |
| Flats | 3 | £230,000 | £267 |
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 | £290,000 | £272,500 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | — | £290,000 | — |
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 | £406 | £261 | £425 | £727 |
| 2026 | £458 | — | £354 | — |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS8 7PJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jun 2026 | 8, Dovercliff Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7PE | Detached | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 14, Dovercliff Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7PE | Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 27, Dovercliff Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7PE | Detached | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 08 Oct 2025 | 26, Dovercliff Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7PE | Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 12, Dovercliff Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7PE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £278,000 |
In the SS8 7PJ postcode area, located within Canvey Island Leigh Beck, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 7PJ, 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 7PJ records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 7PJ in Canvey Island Leigh Beck is £314,250 (about £402 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to SS8 7PJ, including Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy (Good), Leigh Beck Junior School (Good) and Lubbins Park Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SS8 7PJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,405 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 7PJ 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).
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.