Postcode SS8 9NF 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 152.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× 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 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is New Road Fields.
Canvey Island North West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,783 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Canvey Island North West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 152.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.5% 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 9NF.
Canvey Island North West near SS8 9NF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | New Road Fields | Small | Walking directions to New Road Fields |
| 0.1 mi | First Avenue Green | Small | Walking directions to First Avenue Green |
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 9NF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sept 2025 | 9, St Lukes Close, Canvey Island, SS8 9NF | Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 19, St Christophers Close, Canvey Island, SS8 9NG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 01 May 2025 | 8, St Christophers Close, Canvey Island, SS8 9NG | Terraced | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | 119, First Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 9LS | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 27, St Agnes Drive, Canvey Island, SS8 9NE | Terraced | Freehold | £290,000 |
In the SS8 9NF postcode area, located within Canvey Island North West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS8 9NF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Extra | Link Road, Castle Point, SS8 9LA | Walking directions to Nisa Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Canvey Road, Castle Point, SS8 0QA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Canvey Road, Castle Point, SS8 0LL | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Bargain Booze | Grasmere Road, Castle Point, SS8 0JU | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Northwick Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0PU | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 9NF, 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 9NF records about 153 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 9NF 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 7 schools close to SS8 9NF, including Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy (Good), The Cornelius Vermuyden School (Special Measures) and Canvey Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SS8 9NF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,783 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 9NF 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.