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SS8 9DY

Lionel Road

Canvey Island Central

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Overview

Postcode SS8 9DY 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 South West area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Canvey Island South West is £48,591 per year. The nearest station is Benfleet, about 1.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Canvey Dyke.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Canvey Island South West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,562 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Canvey Island South West has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.5%

Approximately 5.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Canvey Island South West is £48,591 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 179 ft away from SS8 9DY.

Flood risk

Very low

Canvey Island South West near SS8 9DY has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Benfleet located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS8 9DY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCanvey DykeLargeWalking directions to Canvey Dyke
0.3 miPaddocksSmallWalking directions to Paddocks

Area Profile

Population
296
Population density
7,789.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.79(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.76(+54%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.62(+51%)
Shoplifting
8.88(+30%)
Drugs
3.7(+28%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
285
96.28%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.01%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.68%
Other White
2
0.68%
African
1
0.34%
Total population: 296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
77
32.35%
Level 3 (A level)
42
17.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
13.03%
Level 4+ (Degree)
24
10.08%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
43.31%
Owns with a mortgage
42
33.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
15.75%
Social rents from council
7
5.51%
Shared ownership
2
1.57%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Canvey Island Central

Median price£325,000
Price per sq ft£367
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£294K – £372K

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.

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 Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached44£342,000£397
Semi-Detached37£335,000£364
Terraced11£305,000£332
Flats2£210,000£398

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Canvey Island Central

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS8 9DY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS8 9DY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Oct 2025122, Lionel Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9DYDetachedFreehold£485,000
31 Mar 2025127A, Lionel Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9DYSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
05 Sept 2025Flat 8, Hamilton Court, 120, Long Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0JNFlatsLeasehold£210,000
17 Oct 202510, Dalen Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 9EQDetachedFreehold£425,000
15 Dec 202537, Thelma Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 9DTDetachedFreehold£255,000

Schools

In the SS8 9DY postcode area, located within Canvey Island South West, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SS8 9DY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWilliam Read Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableAthena SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS8 9DY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS8 9DY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparLong Road, Castle Point, SS8 0JPWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miNisa LocalLong Road, Castle Point, SS8 0JPWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miIcelandFoksville Road, Castle Point, SS8 7AJWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miCanvey LocalEastern Esplanade, Castle Point, SS8 7ALWalking directions to Canvey Local
0.4 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 9DY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jamie Huntman

Canvey Island Central - Elected 2 May 2024

Canvey Island Independent Party

Lorraine Carol Breading

Canvey Island Central - Elected 2 May 2024

Canvey Island Independent Party

Peter James May

Canvey Island Central - 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
ParishCanvey IslandE04003950
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Canvey Island South WestE02004483
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Castle Point 011AE01021484
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS8 9DY

Is SS8 9DY (Canvey Island South West) safe?

The area around SS8 9DY records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near SS8 9DY?

The median sale price around SS8 9DY in Canvey Island South West is £325,000 (about £367 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS8 9DY?

There are 11 schools close to SS8 9DY, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good), William Read Primary Academy and Athena School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SS8 9DY?

SS8 9DY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,562 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS8 9DY (Canvey Island South West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Castle Point covering SS8 9DY 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).

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.