SS8 0BB is a safe, established residential area on The Cherries in Canvey Island. Administratively it sits within Canvey Island South ward and the Castle Point constituency.
For serious buyers, SS8 0BB is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 93% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £412k, down 24.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00109231 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE CHERRIES, SS8 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CHERRIES, SS8 0BB.
302
48
£ 39,800 /yr
42%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SS8 0BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £412k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 24.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS8 0BB. The average age is 47.5. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 410,000
5 sales · Mean £ 403,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS8 0BB has low crime rates — 26 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.
school Local Schools
Lubbins Park Primary Academy
Castle View School
William Read Primary and Nursery Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Canvey Junior School
Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- B B Grout Ltd0.9 km
- Canvey Local0.8 km
- Carousel Kiosk0.5 km
- Fantasy Island Kiosk0.4 km
- Nash And Sons0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Canvey Island Social Club1.0 km
- Oyster Bay Sports & Wine Bar0.5 km
- Rio Bingo Club0.8 km
- Saks Cafe Bar0.8 km
- Canvey Island Conservative Club0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Cafe Corona0.5 km
- Concorde Cafe0.9 km
- Douro Valley1.0 km
- Sugar Rays0.8 km
- The Bay Cafe0.1 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- The Bay Cafe Seafood0.1 km
- Brunos Fish And Chips0.6 km
- Chunkys Burgers0.6 km
- Chilli's Tandoori0.8 km
- Kebab & Burger Hut0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
- The Co-operative0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet4.0 km
- Leigh-On-Sea4.8 km
- Chalkwell6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Cleveland Road0.1 km
- Cleveland Road0.1 km
- Beachway0.2 km
- Beachway0.2 km
- Grafton Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS80BB · Data under Open Government Licence