Postcode SS8 9QZ is located in an urban city, within the Canvey Island Winter Gardens area of Castle Point in the East of England region, and forms part of the Canvey Island Winter Gardens area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% 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 Winter Gardens is £311,250 (around £343 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £290,000 and £376,250. The nearest station is Benfleet, about 1.3 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 a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,256 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Canvey Island Winter Gardens has a low crime rate, with approximately 40 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.4% 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 9QZ.
Canvey Island Winter Gardens near SS8 9QZ 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Canvey Dyke | Large | Walking directions to Canvey Dyke |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £311,250 (about £343 per square foot) in Canvey Island Winter Gardens area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £875,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £415,000 | £347 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £315,000 | £346 |
| Terraced | 28 | £295,000 | £334 |
| Flats | 1 | £221,000 | £411 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £360,000 | £139,000 | £240,000 | £205,000 |
| 2017 | £320,000 | £142,000 | £249,995 | £230,000 |
| 2018 | £382,500 | £157,500 | £254,000 | £225,000 |
| 2019 | £375,000 | £154,000 | £262,000 | £240,000 |
| 2020 | £390,000 | £153,500 | £265,500 | £241,500 |
| 2021 | £369,000 | £162,000 | £265,000 | £255,000 |
| 2022 | £465,000 | £196,000 | £322,500 | £285,000 |
| 2023 | £423,750 | £197,000 | £326,250 | £282,500 |
| 2024 | £390,000 | £175,000 | £279,250 | £272,500 |
| 2025 | £450,000 | £160,000 | £320,000 | £290,000 |
| 2026 | £417,500 | £221,000 | £312,500 | £295,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £266 | £282 | £236 | £229 |
| 2017 | £285 | £314 | £279 | £259 |
| 2018 | £288 | £298 | £284 | £259 |
| 2019 | £277 | £305 | £270 | £265 |
| 2020 | £287 | £301 | £312 | £255 |
| 2021 | £303 | £335 | £310 | £301 |
| 2022 | £334 | £333 | £340 | £344 |
| 2023 | £351 | £306 | £344 | £311 |
| 2024 | £322 | £343 | £330 | £312 |
| 2025 | £324 | £387 | £333 | £326 |
| 2026 | £344 | £411 | £324 | £334 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS8 9QZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2025 | 14, The Ridings, Canvey Island, SS8 9QZ | Terraced | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 51, Hilton Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9QA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 63A, Hilton Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9QA | Flats | Leasehold | £157,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 18, Sussex Way, Canvey Island, SS8 9XE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 20, Hilton Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9XD | Detached | Freehold | £420,000 |
In the SS8 9QZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | Winter Gardens Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 16 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Katherine's Church of England Primary School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Feb 2024. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS8 9QZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Hilton Road, Castle Point, SS8 9UB | 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 9QZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Reece Langley
Canvey Island Winter Gardens - Elected 29 May 2025
Rebecca Harris
Castle Point - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SS8 9QZ records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 public order.
The median sale price around SS8 9QZ in Canvey Island Winter Gardens is £311,250 (about £343 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to SS8 9QZ, including Winter Gardens Academy (Requires improvement), St Katherine's Church of England Primary School (Good) 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 9QZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,256 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 9QZ is Rebecca Harris (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Reece Langley (Reform UK).