Postcode SS8 8EQ 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 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 1.7% 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 8EQ.
Canvey Island Newlands near SS8 8EQ 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.
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 8EQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | 29, Athos Road, Canvey Island, SS8 8EQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 24, Athos Road, Canvey Island, SS8 8EQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 39, Whernside Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 8EG | Detached | Freehold | £382,500 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 11, Whernside Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 8EG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 25, Whernside Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 8EG | Detached | Freehold | £320,000 |
In the SS8 8EQ postcode area, located within Canvey Island Newlands, there are 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Castle View School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Dec 2023. | |
| 0.6 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. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS8 8EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Dovervelt Road, Castle Point, SS8 8DY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | High Street, Canvey Island, SS8 7AD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | 9 High Street, Canvey Island, SS8 7AD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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 8EQ, 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 8EQ 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 8EQ 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 4 schools close to SS8 8EQ, 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 8EQ 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 8EQ 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).