Postcode SS8 8BN is located in an urban city, within the Canvey Island North area of Castle Point in the East of England region, and forms part of the Canvey Island Newlands area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Canvey Island Newlands is £38,241 per year. The median sale price in Canvey Island North is £328,375 (around £399 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £280,000 and £371,250. The nearest station is Benfleet, about 1.9 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 Newlands has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,481 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Canvey Island Newlands has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Canvey Island Newlands is £38,241 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SS8 8BN.
Canvey Island Newlands near SS8 8BN 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Paddocks | Small | Walking directions to Paddocks |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £328,375 (about £399 per square foot) in Canvey Island North area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £505,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £340,000 | £439 |
| Terraced | 7 | £325,000 | £354 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £322,500 | £373 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £247,498 | £124,995 | £239,998 | £255,000 |
| 2017 | £266,500 | £140,000 | £236,000 | £244,000 |
| 2018 | £254,000 | £135,000 | £272,500 | £262,500 |
| 2019 | £252,500 | £195,000 | £254,000 | £260,000 |
| 2020 | £272,750 | £150,000 | £264,500 | £264,000 |
| 2021 | £295,500 | £180,000 | £281,000 | £275,000 |
| 2022 | £335,000 | £155,250 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2023 | £340,000 | £176,500 | £307,500 | £346,250 |
| 2024 | £315,000 | £157,500 | £299,995 | £332,000 |
| 2025 | £320,000 | £160,000 | £320,000 | £307,500 |
| 2026 | £340,000 | — | £307,500 | £325,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £328 | £282 | £324 | £256 |
| 2017 | £349 | £286 | £348 | £280 |
| 2018 | £356 | £267 | £301 | £277 |
| 2019 | £354 | £185 | £300 | £284 |
| 2020 | £331 | £303 | £361 | £261 |
| 2021 | £377 | £304 | £340 | £324 |
| 2022 | £418 | £361 | £358 | £338 |
| 2023 | £394 | £331 | £396 | £352 |
| 2024 | £396 | £381 | £390 | £323 |
| 2025 | £432 | £323 | £375 | £367 |
| 2026 | £441 | — | £396 | £354 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS8 8BN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2026 | 22, Waalwyk Drive, Canvey Island, SS8 8BN | Detached | Freehold | £440,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 18, Waalwyk Drive, Canvey Island, SS8 8BN | Detached | Freehold | £260,250 | |
| 15 Sept 2025 | 45, Waalwyk Drive, Canvey Island, SS8 8BL | Detached | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 22, Lilac Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 8BH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £238,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 22, Lilac Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 8BH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £235,000 |
In the SS8 8BN postcode area, located within Canvey Island Newlands, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Castle View School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Dec 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Feb 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Katherine's Church of England Primary School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jul 2024. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS8 8BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 9 High Street, Canvey Island, SS8 7AD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | High Street, Canvey Island, SS8 7AD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Dovervelt Road, Castle Point, SS8 8DY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 88 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7AJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 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 8BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dave Blackwell
Canvey Island North - Elected 2 May 2024
Michael John Fuller
Canvey Island North - Elected 2 May 2024
Nick Harvey
Canvey Island North - Elected 2 May 2024
Rebecca Harris
Castle Point - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SS8 8BN records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 8BN in Canvey Island North is £328,375 (about £399 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to SS8 8BN, including Castle View School (Requires improvement), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery (Good) and St Katherine's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SS8 8BN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,481 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 8BN is Rebecca Harris (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Dave Blackwell (Canvey Island Independent Party), Michael John Fuller (Canvey Island Independent Party) and Nick Harvey (Canvey Island Independent Party).