SS8 0AN is a safe, established residential area on Howard Place, 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 0AN is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k, up 34.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00109224 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOWARD PLACE, SS8 0AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWARD PLACE, SS8 0AN.
319
46
£ 39,800 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS8 0AN 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
No single demographic signal dominates SS8 0AN — age 46, 93% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £365k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 34.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS8 0AN. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 340,000
7 sales · Mean £ 350,428
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS8 0AN has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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 Island Infant School and Nursery
Canvey Junior School
Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy
Leigh Beck Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Best One0.8 km
- Argos (Inside Sainsburys)0.8 km
- B B Grout Ltd0.9 km
- Canvey Local0.4 km
- Carousel Kiosk0.5 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-operative0.9 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Louis Fish Bar1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Favourite Grill1.0 km
- Subway0.7 km
- The Bay Cafe Seafood0.4 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Canvey Island Social Club0.7 km
- Oyster Bay Sports & Wine Bar0.4 km
- Rio Bingo Club0.4 km
- Saks Cafe Bar0.5 km
- Canvey Island Conservative Club0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Blue Cafe0.9 km
- Cafe Corona0.4 km
- Concorde Cafe0.7 km
- Costa0.8 km
- Douro Valley0.6 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet3.8 km
- Leigh-On-Sea4.4 km
- Chalkwell6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Grafton Road0.1 km
- Grafton Road0.1 km
- Poplar Road0.2 km
- Parkway0.3 km
- Cleveland Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS80AN · Data under Open Government Licence