Postcode Analysis Castle Point, East of England

BLACKMORE AVENUE, SS8 0AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKMORE AVENUE, SS8 0AS.

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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

SS8 0AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 0AS is a safe, established residential area on Blackmore Avenue in Canvey Island. Administratively it sits within Canvey Island South ward and the Castle Point constituency.

For families considering a move, SS8 0AS represents 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 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.

Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0AS 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 0AS. 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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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

£ 362,500

2 sales · Mean £ 362,500

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

SS8 0AS has low crime rates — 24 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 offences39
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Lubbins Park Primary Academy

Good211 pupils0.7 km
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Castle View School

Requires Improvement931 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Inadequate203 pupils1.0 km
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William Read Primary and Nursery Academy

Good1.1 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

23 nearby
  • Best One0.6 km
  • Argos (Inside Sainsburys)0.9 km
  • B B Grout Ltd0.8 km
  • Canvey Local0.6 km
  • Carousel Kiosk0.5 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.8 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Louis Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • The Bay Cafe Seafood0.2 km
  • Chilli's Tandoori0.6 km
  • Kebab & Burger Hut0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Canvey Island Social Club0.8 km
  • Oyster Bay Sports & Wine Bar0.5 km
  • Rio Bingo Club0.6 km
  • Saks Cafe Bar0.7 km
  • Canvey Island Conservative Club0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Cafe Corona0.5 km
  • Concorde Cafe0.8 km
  • Costa0.9 km
  • Douro Valley0.8 km
  • Sugar Rays0.6 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Benfleet3.8 km
  • Leigh-On-Sea4.6 km
  • Chalkwell6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Cleveland Road0.2 km
  • Cleveland Road0.2 km
  • Grafton Road0.3 km
  • Beachway0.3 km
  • Beachway0.3 km