Postcode Analysis Castle Point, East of England

THE PARKWAY, SS8 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE PARKWAY, SS8 0AQ.

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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 0AQ 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SS8 0AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SS8 0AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Parkway, 1.2km from Sunken Marsh in Canvey Island. Administratively it sits within Canvey Island South ward and the Castle Point constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS8, SS8 0AQ offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £421k.

Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0AQ 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 0AQ. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 337,500

3 sales · Mean £ 357,500

Detached

£ 420,000

11 sales · Mean £ 409,090

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

SS8 0AQ has low crime rates — 42 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 offences91
Anti-social behaviour38
Criminal damage and arson30
Public order16
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Castle View School

Requires Improvement931 pupils0.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Inadequate203 pupils0.7 km
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Lubbins Park Primary Academy

Good211 pupils0.8 km
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William Read Primary and Nursery Academy

Good0.9 km
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Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery

Good201 pupils1.3 km
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Canvey Junior School

Outstanding240 pupils1.3 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

27 nearby
  • Best One0.7 km
  • Argos (Inside Sainsburys)0.6 km
  • B B Grout Ltd0.6 km
  • Canvey Local0.3 km
  • Carousel Kiosk0.7 km
  • + 22 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Royal British Legion0.8 km
  • Canvey Island Social Club0.5 km
  • Oyster Bay Sports & Wine Bar0.7 km
  • Rio Bingo Club0.3 km
  • Saks Cafe Bar0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

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

23 nearby
  • Louis Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Wong Hing0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Favourite Grill1.0 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • + 18 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Blue Cafe0.8 km
  • Cafe Corona0.7 km
  • Concorde Cafe0.9 km
  • Costa0.6 km
  • Douro Valley0.5 km
  • + 22 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Benfleet3.6 km
  • Leigh-On-Sea4.4 km
  • Chalkwell6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Poplar Road0.3 km
  • Parkway0.3 km
  • Grafton Road0.3 km
  • Grafton Road0.3 km
  • Runnymede Road0.4 km