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.
SS8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SS8 postcode area.
38,325
45
£ 36,780 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
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Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Canvey Junior School
Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School
The Cornelius Vermuyden School
Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy
Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy
Winter Gardens Academy
Lubbins Park Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Concord Rangers FC
- Oysterfleet
- Benfleet Yacht Club
- Canvey Club
- Canvey Island Conservative Club
- + 14 more
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
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Costa Ltd
- Blue Cafe
- Cafe Corona
- Caffe Floria
- Cakes N' Desserts
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Iceland
- Marks & Spencer
- Middles Supermarket
- Sainsbury's
- The Co-operative
- + 2 more
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