Postcode SS8 9BH is located in an urban city, within the Canvey Island Central area 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 median sale price in Canvey Island Central is £322,000 (around £361 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £290,000 and £363,500. 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 15,000 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% 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 9BH.
Canvey Island Winter Gardens near SS8 9BH 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 99 recent sales, the median property price is £322,000 (about £361 per square foot) in Canvey Island Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £342,000 | £382 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £335,000 | £364 |
| Terraced | 19 | £300,000 | £324 |
| Flats | 3 | £205,000 | £326 |
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 | £349,000 | £210,000 | £331,000 | £273,000 |
| 2026 | £321,850 | £205,000 | £335,000 | £295,000 |
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 | £364 | £339 |
| 2026 | £404 | £326 | £347 | £316 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS8 9BH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 6, Delft Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9BB | Detached | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 09 Apr 2026 | 176, Thisselt Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9BL | Detached | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 09 Dec 2025 | 97, Lakeside Path, Canvey Island, SS8 9RX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £310,000 |
In the SS8 9BH postcode area, located within Canvey Island Winter Gardens, there are 7 primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Katherine's Church of England Primary School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Winter Gardens Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 16 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Feb 2024. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS8 9BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Hilton Road, Castle Point, SS8 9UB | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | 173-175 Long Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0JD | Walking directions to Spar |
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 9BH, 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 9BH 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.
The median sale price around SS8 9BH in Canvey Island Central is £322,000 (about £361 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to SS8 9BH, including St Katherine's Church of England Primary School (Good), Winter Gardens Academy (Requires improvement) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SS8 9BH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,000 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 9BH 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).