Postcode Analysis Castle Point, East of England

THE PARKWAY, SS8 0AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE PARKWAY, SS8 0AA.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS8 0AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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1/10
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3/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SS8 0AA — age 46, 93% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS8 0AA is a mixed residential area on The Parkway, 1.0km from Sunken Marsh in Canvey Island. Administratively it sits within Canvey Island South ward and the Castle Point constituency.

For families considering a move, SS8 0AA represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £287k.

Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00109224 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS8 0AA. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 328,750

2 sales · Mean £ 328,750

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SS8 0AA is moderate at 77 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences106
Anti-social behaviour86
Shoplifting31
Criminal damage and arson30
Public order23

school Local Schools

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Castle View School

Requires Improvement931 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Inadequate203 pupils0.5 km
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Lubbins Park Primary Academy

Good211 pupils0.8 km
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William Read Primary and Nursery Academy

Good1.0 km
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Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery

Good201 pupils1.4 km
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Canvey Junior School

Outstanding240 pupils1.4 km
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Winter Gardens Academy

Good429 pupils1.5 km
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St Katherine's Church of England Primary School

Good223 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Best One0.9 km
  • Argos (Inside Sainsburys)0.5 km
  • B B Grout Ltd0.7 km
  • Canvey Local0.1 km
  • Carousel Kiosk0.7 km
  • + 24 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Royal British Legion0.9 km
  • Canvey Club0.9 km
  • Canvey Island Social Club0.3 km
  • Oyster Bay Sports & Wine Bar0.7 km
  • Rio Bingo Club0.1 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.7 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Louis Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Favourite Grill0.8 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • The Bay Cafe Seafood0.7 km
  • + 19 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Blue Cafe0.6 km
  • Cafe Corona0.7 km
  • Concorde Cafe0.9 km
  • Costa0.5 km
  • Douro Valley0.3 km
  • + 23 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Benfleet3.6 km
  • Leigh-On-Sea4.2 km
  • Chalkwell5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Parkway0.1 km
  • Poplar Road0.2 km
  • Parkway0.2 km
  • Haystack Corner0.2 km
  • Haystack Corner0.2 km