SS8 0AW is a safe, established residential area on Leigh Road, 1.5km 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 0AW offers 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £378k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00109213 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEIGH ROAD, SS8 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEIGH ROAD, SS8 0AW.
310
48
£ 39,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SS8 0AW 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS8 0AW. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 398,750
4 sales · Mean £ 392,500
Semi-Detached
£ 330,000
3 sales · Mean £ 376,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS8 0AW has low crime rates — 25 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.
school Local Schools
Lubbins Park Primary Academy
Castle View School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
William Read Primary and Nursery Academy
Canvey Junior School
Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Best One0.7 km
- Argos (Inside Sainsburys)0.9 km
- B B Grout Ltd0.9 km
- Canvey Local0.6 km
- Carousel Kiosk0.5 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-operative0.9 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Louis Fish Bar0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- The Bay Cafe Seafood0.3 km
- A-Lin Chinese Food Takeaway1.0 km
- Chilli's Tandoori0.6 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Canvey Island Social Club0.8 km
- Oyster Bay Sports & Wine Bar0.5 km
- Rio Bingo Club0.6 km
- Saks Cafe Bar0.6 km
- Canvey Island Conservative Club0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Cafe Corona0.5 km
- Concorde Cafe0.8 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Douro Valley0.8 km
- Sugar Rays0.6 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet3.9 km
- Leigh-On-Sea4.6 km
- Chalkwell6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Cleveland Road0.2 km
- Cleveland Road0.2 km
- Grafton Road0.2 km
- Grafton Road0.3 km
- Beachway0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS80AW · Data under Open Government Licence