Postcode SS8 9BB is located in an urban city, within the Canvey Island Central ward of Castle Point in the East of England region, and forms part of the Canvey Island Winter Gardens area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Canvey Island Winter Gardens is £59,409 per year. The nearest station is Benfleet, about 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Canvey Dyke.
Canvey Island Winter Gardens has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,878 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Canvey Island Winter Gardens has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.7 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 5.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Canvey Island Winter Gardens is £59,409 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SS8 9BB.
Canvey Island Winter Gardens near SS8 9BB 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Canvey Dyke | Large | Walking directions to Canvey Dyke |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £367 per square foot) in Canvey Island Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £560,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £342,000 | £397 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £335,000 | £364 |
| Terraced | 11 | £305,000 | £332 |
| Flats | 2 | £210,000 | £398 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £232,500 | £148,750 | £232,500 | £225,000 |
| 2017 | £255,000 | £180,000 | £246,000 | £227,500 |
| 2018 | £250,000 | £185,000 | £247,500 | £235,000 |
| 2019 | £247,000 | £185,000 | £260,000 | £231,000 |
| 2020 | £258,000 | £199,995 | £250,000 | £243,500 |
| 2021 | £280,000 | £190,000 | £267,000 | £250,000 |
| 2022 | £321,250 | £188,000 | £320,000 | £323,000 |
| 2023 | £325,000 | £253,750 | £325,000 | £285,000 |
| 2024 | £320,000 | £225,000 | £295,000 | £276,750 |
| 2025 | £340,000 | £210,000 | £327,500 | £279,000 |
| 2026 | £352,500 | — | £325,000 | £300,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £295 | £268 | £268 | £243 |
| 2017 | £322 | £298 | £282 | £235 |
| 2018 | £368 | £341 | £339 | £241 |
| 2019 | £363 | £312 | £305 | £244 |
| 2020 | £330 | £315 | £331 | £292 |
| 2021 | £360 | £327 | £366 | £279 |
| 2022 | £420 | £318 | £411 | £323 |
| 2023 | £421 | £399 | £381 | £310 |
| 2024 | £392 | £360 | £357 | £297 |
| 2025 | £377 | £398 | £366 | £328 |
| 2026 | £409 | — | £343 | £304 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS8 9BB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 6, Delft Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9BB | Detached | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2026 | 152, Waarden Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9BE | Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 141, Waarden Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9BE | Detached | Freehold | £277,500 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 31A, Metz Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 9AX | Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 04 Dec 2025 | 27B, Metz Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 9AX | Detached | Freehold | £305,000 |
In the SS8 9BB postcode area, located within Canvey Island Winter Gardens, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS8 9BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Hilton Road, Castle Point, SS8 9UB | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Long Road, Castle Point, SS8 0JP | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | Long Road, Castle Point, SS8 0JP | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 9BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jamie Huntman
Canvey Island Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Lorraine Carol Breading
Canvey Island Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Peter James May
Canvey Island Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Rebecca Harris
Castle Point - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SS8 9BB records about 32 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around SS8 9BB in Canvey Island Winter Gardens is £325,000 (about £367 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to SS8 9BB, including St Katherine's Church of England Primary School (Good), Winter Gardens Academy (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SS8 9BB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,878 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 9BB is Rebecca Harris (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jamie Huntman (Canvey Island Independent Party), Lorraine Carol Breading (Canvey Island Independent Party) and Peter James May (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.