Postcode Analysis Castle Point, East of England

SYLVAN CLOSE, SS8 0BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYLVAN CLOSE, SS8 0BG.

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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

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.

home £235,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

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

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.

Violence and sexual offences44
Criminal damage and arson15
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft7
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Lubbins Park Primary Academy

Good211 pupils0.5 km
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Castle View School

Requires Improvement931 pupils0.7 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

Good1.2 km
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Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery

Good201 pupils1.6 km
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Canvey Junior School

Outstanding240 pupils1.6 km
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Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy

Good312 pupils1.6 km
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Leigh Beck Junior School

Good304 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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