Postcode SS8 9TS 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 1.3 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 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 5.0% 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 9TS.
Canvey Island North West near SS8 9TS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Canvey Dyke | Large | Walking directions to Canvey Dyke |
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 9TS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2025 | 8, Broomfield Green, Canvey Island, SS8 9TY | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2025 | 8, Walkways, Canvey Island, SS8 9TN | Terraced | Freehold | £276,000 | |
| 09 Mar 2026 | 16, Eastways, Canvey Island, SS8 9TH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2025 | 4, Eastways, Canvey Island, SS8 9TH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 05 Feb 2026 | 2, Ferrymead, Canvey Island, SS8 9TT | Terraced | Freehold | £312,500 |
In the SS8 9TS postcode area, located within Canvey Island North West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS8 9TS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Hilton Road, Castle Point, SS8 9UB | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 9TS, 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 9TS 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 9TS 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 10 schools close to SS8 9TS, including St Katherine's Church of England Primary School (Good), Winter Gardens Academy (Good) and The Cornelius Vermuyden School (Special Measures). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SS8 9TS 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 9TS 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.