Postcode Analysis Castle Point, East of England

THE DRIVEWAY, SS8 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DRIVEWAY, SS8 0AB.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS8 0AB 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SS8 0AB spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SS8 0AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Driveway, 1.2km from Sunken Marsh in Canvey Island. Administratively it sits within Canvey Island South ward and the Castle Point constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS8, SS8 0AB offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £362k.

Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00109223 (shared with 3 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 0AB. The average age is 52.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 320,000

3 sales · Mean £ 379,333

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

13 sales · Mean £ 293,307

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

Crime around SS8 0AB is moderate at 50 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 offences97
Anti-social behaviour47
Criminal damage and arson31
Public order18
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Castle View School

Requires Improvement931 pupils0.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Inadequate203 pupils0.6 km
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William Read Primary and Nursery Academy

Good0.8 km
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Lubbins Park Primary Academy

Good211 pupils0.9 km
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Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery

Good201 pupils1.2 km
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Canvey Junior School

Outstanding240 pupils1.2 km
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St Katherine's Church of England Primary School

Good223 pupils1.4 km
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Winter Gardens Academy

Good429 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Argos (Inside Sainsburys)0.6 km
  • B B Grout Ltd0.5 km
  • Canvey Local0.3 km
  • Carousel Kiosk0.8 km
  • Eggalishus0.6 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Canvey Island Social Club0.4 km
  • Oyster Bay Sports & Wine Bar0.8 km
  • Rio Bingo Club0.3 km
  • Saks Cafe Bar0.4 km
  • Canvey Island Conservative Club0.2 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Blue Cafe0.8 km
  • Cafe Corona0.8 km
  • Costa0.6 km
  • Douro Valley0.5 km
  • Sugar Rays0.3 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Favourite Grill1.0 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • The Bay Cafe Seafood0.6 km
  • A-Lin Chinese Food Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • The Co-operative0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Benfleet3.5 km
  • Leigh-On-Sea4.4 km
  • Chalkwell6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Runnymede Road0.3 km
  • Convent Road0.3 km
  • Parkway0.3 km
  • Poplar Road0.3 km
  • Fairlop Avenue0.3 km