SS8 0AT is a mixed residential area on Windsor Close, 1.0km from Sunken Marsh in Canvey Island. Administratively it sits within Canvey Island South ward and the Castle Point constituency.
For families considering a move, SS8 0AT represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0AT are sourced from Output Area E00109216 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINDSOR CLOSE, SS8 0AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDSOR CLOSE, SS8 0AT.
426
41
£ 39,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS8 0AT 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.
Area Character
SS8 0AT is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS8 0AT. The average age is 40.9. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS8 0AT is moderate at 77 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.
school Local Schools
Castle View School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Lubbins Park Primary Academy
William Read Primary and Nursery Academy
Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery
Canvey Junior School
Winter Gardens Academy
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Best One0.9 km
- Argos (Inside Sainsburys)0.4 km
- B B Grout Ltd0.7 km
- Canvey Local0.1 km
- Carousel Kiosk0.8 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Royal British Legion0.9 km
- Canvey Club0.8 km
- Canvey Island Social Club0.3 km
- Oyster Bay Sports & Wine Bar0.8 km
- Rio Bingo Club0.1 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-operative0.7 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Louis Fish Bar0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Favourite Grill0.7 km
- Subway0.4 km
- The Bay Cafe Seafood0.8 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Blue Cafe0.6 km
- Cafe Corona0.8 km
- Concorde Cafe0.9 km
- Costa0.4 km
- Douro Valley0.3 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet3.5 km
- Leigh-On-Sea4.2 km
- Chalkwell5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Parkway0.1 km
- Parkway0.1 km
- Haystack Corner0.2 km
- Haystack Corner0.2 km
- Poplar Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS80AT · Data under Open Government Licence