Postcode Analysis Castle Point, East of England

FERNDALE CRESCENT, SS8 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNDALE CRESCENT, SS8 0AR.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SS8 0AR spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £382k 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 0AR is a safe, established residential area on Ferndale Crescent, 1.5km from Canvey Island in Canvey Island. Administratively it sits within Canvey Island South ward and the Castle Point constituency.

For serious buyers, SS8 0AR 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 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £382k.

Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00109213 (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 0AR. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Detached

£ 370,500

4 sales · Mean £ 411,750

Semi-Detached

£ 342,497

2 sales · Mean £ 342,497

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

SS8 0AR has low crime rates — 23 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.

Violence and sexual offences37
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Castle View School

Requires Improvement931 pupils0.8 km
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Lubbins Park Primary Academy

Good211 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Inadequate203 pupils0.9 km
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William Read Primary and Nursery Academy

Good0.9 km
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Canvey Junior School

Outstanding240 pupils1.2 km
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Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery

Good201 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Argos (Inside Sainsburys)0.9 km
  • B B Grout Ltd0.7 km
  • Canvey Local0.6 km
  • Carousel Kiosk0.7 km
  • Eggalishus0.9 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Canvey Island Social Club0.7 km
  • Oyster Bay Sports & Wine Bar0.7 km
  • Rio Bingo Club0.6 km
  • Saks Cafe Bar0.6 km
  • Canvey Island Conservative Club0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Cafe Corona0.7 km
  • Concorde Cafe0.9 km
  • Costa0.9 km
  • Douro Valley0.7 km
  • Sugar Rays0.6 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Subway0.9 km
  • The Bay Cafe Seafood0.3 km
  • A-Lin Chinese Food Takeaway0.9 km
  • Chilli's Tandoori0.6 km
  • Kebab & Burger Hut0.6 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • The Co-operative0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Benfleet3.7 km
  • Leigh-On-Sea4.7 km
  • Chalkwell6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Cleveland Road0.2 km
  • Cleveland Road0.2 km
  • Grafton Road0.4 km
  • Grafton Road0.4 km
  • Beachway0.4 km