Postcode SS8 9YF is located in an urban city, within the Canvey Island North area 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 median sale price in Canvey Island North is £328,375 (around £399 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £280,000 and £371,250. 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 14,379 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% 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 9YF.
Canvey Island Winter Gardens near SS8 9YF 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 84 recent sales, the median property price is £328,375 (about £399 per square foot) in Canvey Island North area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £505,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £340,000 | £439 |
| Terraced | 7 | £325,000 | £354 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £322,500 | £373 |
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 | £320,000 | £307,500 |
| 2026 | £340,000 | — | £307,500 | £325,000 |
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 | £432 | £323 | £375 | £367 |
| 2026 | £441 | — | £396 | £354 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS8 9YF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jun 2025 | 107, Harvest Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9YF | Terraced | Freehold | £312,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 12, Hilversum Way, Canvey Island, SS8 9UR | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 23, Harrow Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9YS | Terraced | Freehold | £331,500 | |
| 05 Mar 2026 | 17, Harrow Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9YS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2026 | 122, Harvest Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9YH | Terraced | Freehold | £262,000 |
In the SS8 9YF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Katherine's Church of England Primary School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Winter Gardens Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 16 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Feb 2024. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS8 9YF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Hilton Road, Castle Point, SS8 9UB | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | 9 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 |
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 9YF, 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 9YF 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 9YF in Canvey Island North is £328,375 (about £399 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to SS8 9YF, including St Katherine's Church of England Primary School (Good), Winter Gardens Academy (Requires improvement) 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 9YF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,379 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 9YF 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).