Postcode SS8 9NL 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 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 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 4 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 9,442 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 29% 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 7.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 168 ft away from SS8 9NL.
Canvey Island North West near SS8 9NL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | New Road Fields | Small | Walking directions to New Road Fields |
| 0.2 mi | First Avenue Green | Small | Walking directions to First Avenue Green |
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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS8 9NL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2026 | 24, St Johns Crescent, Canvey Island, SS8 9ND | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 41, St Johns Crescent, Canvey Island, SS8 9ND | Terraced | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 17, St Marks Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9NJ | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 62, St Marks Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9NJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2026 | 3, St Davids Walk, Canvey Island, SS8 9NN | Terraced | Freehold | £285,000 |
In the SS8 9NL postcode area, located within Canvey Island North West, there are 4 primary and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 31 Oct 2017. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | The Cornelius Vermuyden School | Academy converter | Inadequate Ofsted rating. Inspected 31 Oct 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Canvey Primary School and Nursery | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Nov 2023. |
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS8 9NL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Northwick Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0PU | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Canvey Road, Castle Point, SS8 0QA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | Canvey Road, Castle Point, SS8 0LL | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Extra | 17-23 Third Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 9SU | Walking directions to Nisa Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Northwick Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0PS | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 9NL, 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 9NL 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around SS8 9NL 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 5 schools close to SS8 9NL, including Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy (Good), The Cornelius Vermuyden School (Inadequate) and Canvey Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SS8 9NL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,442 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 9NL 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).