Area Analysis Castle Point, East of England

SS8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SS8 postcode area.

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Population

38,325

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 36,780 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
favoriteHealth
7/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SS8 — age 45, 76% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £326k. Property prices are trending down 2.8% year-on-year.

home £326,967 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS8 is a postcode district in Castle Point, East of England, covering 890 active and 275 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SS8 (19%) is characterised by a stable neighbourhood of older working adults and recent retirees, alongside a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes (13%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes SS8 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SS8 are around £326k, down 2.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SS8 at 244 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SS8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3849
Anti-social behaviour1281
Criminal damage and arson915
Public order675
Other theft595

school Local Schools

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Canvey Junior School

Outstanding240 pupils
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Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery

Good201 pupils
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St Katherine's Church of England Primary School

Good223 pupils
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The Cornelius Vermuyden School

Requires Improvement847 pupils
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Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy

Good312 pupils
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Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy

Good658 pupils
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Winter Gardens Academy

Good429 pupils
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Lubbins Park Primary Academy

Good211 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • B B Grout Ltd
  • AAA Service Station (Esso)
  • Argos (Inside Sainsburys)
  • B B Grout Ltd
  • B B Grout Ltd
  • + 35 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Concord Rangers FC
  • Oysterfleet
  • Benfleet Yacht Club
  • Canvey Club
  • Canvey Island Conservative Club
  • + 14 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Blue Cafe
  • Cafe Corona
  • Caffe Floria
  • Cakes N' Desserts
  • Concorde Cafe
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Iceland
  • Marks & Spencer
  • Middles Supermarket
  • Sainsbury's
  • The Co-operative
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • A-Lin Chinese Food Takeaway
  • Brunos Fish And Chips
  • Canvey Island FC Burger Bar
  • Chilli's Tandoori
  • China Express Chinese Takeaway
  • + 33 more