SS8 0AL is a safe, established residential area on Marine Approach, 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 0AL is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £445k, up 53.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00109224 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARINE APPROACH, SS8 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARINE APPROACH, SS8 0AL.
319
46
£ 39,800 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS8 0AL 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SS8 0AL spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. £445k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 53.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS8 0AL. 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
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 447,500
8 sales · Mean £ 457,500
Semi-Detached
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS8 0AL has low crime rates — 47 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.
school Local Schools
Castle View School
Lubbins Park Primary Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
William Read Primary and Nursery Academy
Canvey Junior School
Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Best One0.7 km
- Argos (Inside Sainsburys)0.8 km
- B B Grout Ltd0.8 km
- Canvey Local0.4 km
- Carousel Kiosk0.6 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Royal British Legion1.0 km
- Canvey Island Social Club0.6 km
- Oyster Bay Sports & Wine Bar0.5 km
- Rio Bingo Club0.4 km
- Saks Cafe Bar0.5 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-operative0.8 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Louis Fish Bar0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Subway0.7 km
- The Bay Cafe Seafood0.4 km
- A-Lin Chinese Food Takeaway0.8 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Blue Cafe0.9 km
- Cafe Corona0.5 km
- Concorde Cafe0.8 km
- Costa0.8 km
- Douro Valley0.6 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet3.7 km
- Leigh-On-Sea4.5 km
- Chalkwell6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Grafton Road0.2 km
- Grafton Road0.2 km
- Poplar Road0.2 km
- Cleveland Road0.3 km
- Parkway0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS80AL · Data under Open Government Licence