Postcode SS8 9SE is located in an urban city, within the Canvey Island Winter Gardens 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 average crime levels, with around 62.5 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 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Canvey Dyke.
Canvey Island North West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,303 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Canvey Island North West has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.9% 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 9SE.
Canvey Island North West near SS8 9SE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Canvey Dyke | Large | Walking directions to Canvey Dyke |
| 0.3 mi | New Road Fields | Small | Walking directions to New Road Fields |
| 0.3 mi | First Avenue Green | Small | Walking directions to First Avenue Green |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 (about £345 per square foot) in Canvey Island Winter Gardens area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £612,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £402,500 | £332 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £325,000 | £340 |
| Terraced | 23 | £290,000 | £345 |
| Flats | 3 | £157,000 | £387 |
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 | £357,500 | £221,000 | £321,000 | £290,000 |
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 | £320 | £387 | £333 | £327 |
| 2026 | £418 | £411 | £324 | £354 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS8 9SE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 May 2025 | 4, Lincoln Way, Canvey Island, SS8 9SE | Terraced | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 29, Suffolk Way, Canvey Island, SS8 9SQ | Terraced | Freehold | £286,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 8, Suffolk Walk, Canvey Island, SS8 9SG | Terraced | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 03 Sept 2025 | 10, Avondale Walk, Canvey Island, SS8 9SD | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2025 | 14, Meadow View Walk, Canvey Island, SS8 9SA | Terraced | Freehold | £302,500 |
In the SS8 9SE postcode area, located within Canvey Island North West, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS8 9SE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Extra | Link Road, Castle Point, SS8 9LA | Walking directions to Nisa Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Bargain Booze | Grasmere Road, Castle Point, SS8 0JU | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Canvey Road, Castle Point, SS8 0QA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Canvey Road, Castle Point, SS8 0LL | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 9SE, 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 9SE records about 63 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 9SE in Canvey Island North West is £312,500 (about £345 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to SS8 9SE, including The Cornelius Vermuyden School (Special Measures), Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy (Good) and Canvey Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SS8 9SE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,303 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 9SE 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).
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.