Postcode SS8 9HR 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 North West area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62 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 North West is £49,355 per year. The nearest station is Benfleet, about 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Canvey Dyke.
Canvey Island North West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,302 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Canvey Island North West has an average crime rate, with approximately 62 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Canvey Island North West is £49,355 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SS8 9HR.
Canvey Island North West near SS8 9HR 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Canvey Dyke | Large | Walking directions to Canvey Dyke |
| 0.4 mi | New Road Fields | Small | Walking directions to New Road Fields |
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 9HR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2026 | 62, Cedar Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9HR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 86, Cedar Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9HR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 60, Cedar Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9HR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | 4, Cedar Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9HP | Terraced | Freehold | £178,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 11, Cedar Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9HP | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the SS8 9HR postcode area, located within Canvey Island North West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS8 9HR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Extra | Link Road, Castle Point, SS8 9LA | Walking directions to Nisa Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Hilton Road, Castle Point, SS8 9UB | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Long Road, Castle Point, SS8 0JP | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Long Road, Castle Point, SS8 0JP | Walking directions to Spar |
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 9HR, 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 9HR 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.
The median sale price around SS8 9HR in Canvey Island North West 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 9HR, including The Cornelius Vermuyden School (Special Measures), William Read Primary Academy and Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SS8 9HR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,302 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 9HR 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.