SS8 0BG is a safe, established residential area on Sylvan Close, 1.4km from Leigh Beck in Canvey Island. Administratively it sits within Canvey Island South ward and the Castle Point constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k, down 2.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00109213 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SYLVAN CLOSE, SS8 0BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYLVAN CLOSE, SS8 0BG.
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
No single demographic signal dominates SS8 0BG — age 48, 88% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £235k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 2.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS8 0BG. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 237,500
2 sales · Mean £ 237,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS8 0BG has low crime rates — 25 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
William Read Primary and Nursery Academy
Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery
Canvey Junior School
Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy
Leigh Beck Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Best One0.8 km
- Argos (Inside Sainsburys)0.9 km
- Canvey Local0.6 km
- Carousel Kiosk0.3 km
- Eggalishus0.9 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Canvey Island Social Club0.8 km
- Oyster Bay Sports & Wine Bar0.3 km
- Rio Bingo Club0.6 km
- Saks Cafe Bar0.7 km
- Haystack0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Cafe Corona0.3 km
- Concorde Cafe0.6 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Douro Valley0.8 km
- Sugar Rays0.6 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Subway0.9 km
- The Bay Cafe Seafood0.3 km
- Brunos Fish And Chips0.4 km
- Chunkys Burgers0.4 km
- Proper Pizza And Pasta0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Iceland0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet4.0 km
- Leigh-On-Sea4.5 km
- Chalkwell6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Grafton Road0.2 km
- Grafton Road0.2 km
- Beachway0.3 km
- Casino0.3 km
- Beachway0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS80BG · Data under Open Government Licence