Postcode Analysis Castle Point, East of England

THE DRIVEWAY, SS8 0AD House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0AD 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

SS8 0AD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £343k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 23.7% year-on-year.

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

SS8 0AD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Driveway, 1.3km from Sunken Marsh in Canvey Island. Administratively it sits within Canvey Island South ward and the Castle Point constituency.

For serious buyers, SS8 0AD is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £343k, up 23.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0AD 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 0AD. 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

£ 350,000

3 sales · Mean £ 343,333

Semi-Detached

£ 305,000

11 sales · Mean £ 336,818

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

SS8 0AD has low crime rates — 40 incidents 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 offences88
Anti-social behaviour37
Criminal damage and arson27
Public order17
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Castle View School

Requires Improvement931 pupils0.6 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 pupils1.5 km
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Winter Gardens Academy

Good429 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Argos (Inside Sainsburys)0.7 km
  • B B Grout Ltd0.5 km
  • Canvey Local0.4 km
  • Carousel Kiosk0.8 km
  • Eggalishus0.6 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Canvey Island Social Club0.5 km
  • Oyster Bay Sports & Wine Bar0.8 km
  • Rio Bingo Club0.4 km
  • Saks Cafe Bar0.4 km
  • Canvey Island Conservative Club0.3 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Blue Cafe0.9 km
  • Cafe Corona0.8 km
  • Costa0.7 km
  • Douro Valley0.5 km
  • Sugar Rays0.4 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • The Bay Cafe Seafood0.6 km
  • A-Lin Chinese Food Takeaway0.7 km
  • Chilli's Tandoori0.4 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Runnymede Road0.3 km
  • Convent Road0.3 km
  • Poplar Road0.3 km
  • Parkway0.3 km
  • Fairlop Avenue0.4 km