Postcode Analysis Castle Point, East of England

THE AVENUE, SS8 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE AVENUE, SS8 0AJ.

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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 0AJ 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

SS8 0AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £418k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SS8 0AJ is a safe, established residential area on The Avenue, 1.2km from Sunken Marsh in Canvey Island. Administratively it sits within Canvey Island South ward and the Castle Point constituency.

For serious buyers, SS8 0AJ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 93% 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 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £418k.

Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0AJ 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 0AJ. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 302,500

3 sales · Mean £ 329,166

Detached

£ 410,000

3 sales · Mean £ 394,333

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

SS8 0AJ has low crime rates — 46 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 offences86
Anti-social behaviour37
Criminal damage and arson31
Public order16
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Castle View School

Requires Improvement931 pupils0.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Inadequate203 pupils0.7 km
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Lubbins Park Primary Academy

Good211 pupils0.7 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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St Katherine's Church of England Primary School

Good223 pupils1.6 km
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Winter Gardens Academy

Good429 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Best One0.8 km
  • Argos (Inside Sainsburys)0.6 km
  • B B Grout Ltd0.7 km
  • Canvey Local0.3 km
  • Carousel Kiosk0.6 km
  • + 23 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Royal British Legion0.9 km
  • Canvey Club1.0 km
  • Canvey Island Social Club0.5 km
  • Oyster Bay Sports & Wine Bar0.6 km
  • Rio Bingo Club0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.7 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Louis Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Favourite Grill0.9 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • The Bay Cafe Seafood0.6 km
  • + 17 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Blue Cafe0.8 km
  • Cafe Corona0.6 km
  • Concorde Cafe0.8 km
  • Costa0.6 km
  • Douro Valley0.5 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Benfleet3.6 km
  • Leigh-On-Sea4.3 km
  • Chalkwell6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Poplar Road0.1 km
  • Parkway0.2 km
  • Grafton Road0.2 km
  • Grafton Road0.3 km
  • Parkway0.3 km