Postcode SS8 9UZ is located in an urban city, within the Canvey Island North ward of Castle Point in the East of England region, and forms part of the Canvey Island Winter Gardens area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% 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 nearest station is Benfleet, about 1.6 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 an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,611 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Canvey Island Winter Gardens has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.6% 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 9UZ.
Canvey Island Winter Gardens near SS8 9UZ 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 1.6 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 79 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £398 per square foot) in Canvey Island North area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £505,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £320,000 | £441 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £320,000 | £375 |
| Terraced | 8 | £318,500 | £372 |
| Flats | 1 | £170,000 | £322 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £247,498 | £124,995 | £239,998 | £255,000 |
| 2017 | £266,500 | £140,000 | £236,000 | £244,000 |
| 2018 | £254,000 | £135,000 | £272,500 | £262,500 |
| 2019 | £252,500 | £195,000 | £254,000 | £260,000 |
| 2020 | £272,750 | £150,000 | £264,500 | £264,000 |
| 2021 | £295,500 | £180,000 | £281,000 | £275,000 |
| 2022 | £335,000 | £155,250 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2023 | £340,000 | £176,500 | £307,500 | £346,250 |
| 2024 | £315,000 | £157,500 | £299,995 | £332,000 |
| 2025 | £320,000 | £160,000 | £317,000 | £307,500 |
| 2026 | £357,500 | — | £326,750 | £328,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £328 | £282 | £324 | £256 |
| 2017 | £349 | £286 | £348 | £280 |
| 2018 | £356 | £267 | £301 | £277 |
| 2019 | £354 | £185 | £300 | £284 |
| 2020 | £331 | £303 | £361 | £261 |
| 2021 | £377 | £304 | £340 | £324 |
| 2022 | £418 | £361 | £358 | £338 |
| 2023 | £394 | £331 | £396 | £352 |
| 2024 | £396 | £381 | £390 | £323 |
| 2025 | £437 | £323 | £389 | £367 |
| 2026 | £443 | — | £370 | £364 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS8 9UZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2025 | 4, Harrow Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9PE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £342,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2025 | 131, Harvest Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9YG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £317,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2025 | 2, Genk Close, Canvey Island, SS8 9UY | Other | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | 107, Harvest Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9YF | Terraced | Freehold | £312,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 1, Central Wall Cottages, Central Wall Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9PH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £305,000 |
In the SS8 9UZ postcode area, located within Canvey Island Winter Gardens, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS8 9UZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Hilton Road, Castle Point, SS8 9UB | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | High Street, Canvey Island, SS8 7AD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | High Street, Canvey Island, SS8 7AD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Dovervelt Road, Castle Point, SS8 8DY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 9UZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dave Blackwell
Canvey Island North - Elected 2 May 2024
Michael John Fuller
Canvey Island North - Elected 2 May 2024
Nick Harvey
Canvey Island North - Elected 2 May 2024
Rebecca Harris
Castle Point - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SS8 9UZ records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 9UZ in Canvey Island Winter Gardens is £320,000 (about £398 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to SS8 9UZ, including St Katherine's Church of England Primary School (Good), Winter Gardens Academy (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SS8 9UZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,611 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 9UZ is Rebecca Harris (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Dave Blackwell (Canvey Island Independent Party), Michael John Fuller (Canvey Island Independent Party) and Nick Harvey (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.