Postcode Analysis Castle Point, East of England

MARINE APPROACH, SS8 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARINE APPROACH, SS8 0AL.

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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 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.

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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

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.

Violence and sexual offences80
Anti-social behaviour38
Criminal damage and arson32
Public order19
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Castle View School

Requires Improvement931 pupils0.6 km
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Lubbins Park Primary Academy

Good211 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Inadequate203 pupils0.8 km
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William Read Primary and Nursery Academy

Good1.0 km
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Canvey Junior School

Outstanding240 pupils1.4 km
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Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery

Good201 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.8 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
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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
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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