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SS8 8JH

Smallgains Avenue

Canvey Island East

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Detailed insights for SS8 8JH

Overview

Postcode SS8 8JH 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 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
30.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Canvey Island Leigh Beck has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.8%

Approximately 30.8% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Canvey Island Leigh Beck is £46,060 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SS8 8JH.

Flood risk

Very low

Canvey Island Leigh Beck near SS8 8JH has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leigh-On-Sea located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
213
Population density
1,895 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.22(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.95(-22%)
Public order
3.54(-31%)
Other theft
2.83(-48%)
Vehicle crime
2.83(-36%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
199
94.31%
Irish
3
1.42%
Bangladeshi
2
0.95%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.95%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.95%
Total population: 211

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
33.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
15.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
15.3%
Level 4+ (Degree)
24
13.11%
Apprenticeship
18
9.84%
Total 16+ residents: 183

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
42
39.25%
Social rents from council
33
30.84%
Owns with a mortgage
20
18.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
9.35%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Canvey Island East

Median price£314,250
Price per sq ft£402
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£261K – £375K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Canvey Island East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached56£332,500£406
Semi-Detached30£300,000£388
Terraced1£265,000£665
Flats3£230,000£267

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Canvey Island East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canvey Island East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canvey Island East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canvey Island East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canvey Island East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Canvey Island East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS8 8JH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS8 8JH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 202662, Smallgains Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 8JHDetachedFreehold£285,000
20 Aug 202540, Smallgains Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 8JHSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
08 Sept 20254, Stevens Close, Canvey Island, SS8 8JPSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
30 Oct 20253, Geylen Road, Canvey Island, SS8 8JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£380,000
28 Mar 20252, Gwendalen Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 8JFDetachedFreehold£322,000

Schools

In the SS8 8JH postcode area, located within Canvey Island Leigh Beck, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SS8 8JH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miSecondaryCastle View SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryLeigh Beck Infant School and Nursery AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryLeigh Beck Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS8 8JH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS8 8JH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons DailyDovervelt Road, Castle Point, SS8 8DYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miSainsbury's LocalHigh Street, Canvey Island, SS8 7ADWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.5 miSainsbury'sHigh Street, Canvey Island, SS8 7ADWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Castle Point district (2025-26).

Band A£1,485
Band B£1,732
Band C£1,980
Band D£2,227
Band E£2,722
Band F£3,217
Band G£3,712
Band H£4,454

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SS8 8JH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Carole Sach

Canvey Island East - Elected 2 May 2024

Canvey Island Independent Party

Grace Watson

Canvey Island East - Elected 2 May 2024

Canvey Island Independent Party

Susan Brooke

Canvey Island East - Elected 2 May 2024

Canvey Island Independent Party

Member of parliament

Rebecca Harris

Castle Point - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictCastle PointE07000069
Parliamentary ConstituencyCastle PointE14001154
WardCanvey Island EastE05015693
ParishCanvey IslandE04003950
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Canvey Island Leigh BeckE02004484
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Castle Point 012BE01021490
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS8 8JH

Is SS8 8JH (Canvey Island Leigh Beck) safe?

The area around SS8 8JH 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.

What is the average house price near SS8 8JH?

The median sale price around SS8 8JH in Canvey Island Leigh Beck is £314,250 (about £402 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS8 8JH?

There are 5 schools close to SS8 8JH, including Castle View School (Requires improvement), Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy (Good) and Leigh Beck Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SS8 8JH?

SS8 8JH 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).

Who represents SS8 8JH (Canvey Island Leigh Beck) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Castle Point covering SS8 8JH 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).

Data Sources

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.