Postcode SS8 8LJ 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 Newlands area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% 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 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 1.9 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 Newlands has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,843 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Canvey Island Newlands has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 8LJ.
Canvey Island Newlands near SS8 8LJ 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 8LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jun 2026 | 66, Hallet Road, Canvey Island, SS8 8LJ | Detached | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 10, Hallet Road, Canvey Island, SS8 8LJ | Detached | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 41, Bardenville Road, Canvey Island, SS8 8LL | Detached | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2025 | 47, Bardenville Road, Canvey Island, SS8 8LL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 8, Bardenville Road, Canvey Island, SS8 8LN | Detached | Freehold | £340,000 |
In the SS8 8LJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Mar 2018. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Leigh Beck Junior School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | Castle View School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Dec 2023. |
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 8LJ, 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 8LJ records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 other theft.
The median sale price around SS8 8LJ 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 4 schools close to SS8 8LJ, including Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy (Good), Leigh Beck Junior School (Good) and Castle View School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SS8 8LJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,843 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 8LJ 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).