SS8 0BU is a safe, established residential area on Mayland Avenue, 1.1km from Canvey Island in Canvey Island. Administratively it sits within Canvey Island West ward and the Castle Point constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS8, SS8 0BU offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% 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 £465k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00109240 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAYLAND AVENUE, SS8 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAYLAND AVENUE, SS8 0BU.
260
41
£ 39,800 /yr
51%
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 0BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £465k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS8 0BU. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 426,000
8 sales · Mean £ 464,625
Semi-Detached
£ 315,000
7 sales · Mean £ 302,428
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS8 0BU 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
William Read Primary and Nursery Academy
Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery
Canvey Junior School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Castle View School
Lubbins Park Primary Academy
The Cornelius Vermuyden School
Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Argos (Inside Sainsburys)1.0 km
- B B Grout Ltd0.3 km
- Canvey Local0.8 km
- Eggalishus0.9 km
- Nash And Sons0.3 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Canvey Island Social Club0.8 km
- Rio Bingo Club0.8 km
- Saks Cafe Bar0.8 km
- Canvey Island Conservative Club0.6 km
- Royal British Legion0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Costa1.0 km
- Douro Valley0.8 km
- Sugar Rays0.8 km
- The Bay Cafe0.7 km
- Caffe Floria0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- New Slow Boat1.0 km
- Subway0.9 km
- The Bay Cafe Seafood0.7 km
- A-Lin Chinese Food Takeaway1.0 km
- Chilli's Tandoori0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- The Co-operative0.3 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet3.4 km
- Leigh-On-Sea4.9 km
- Chalkwell6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Jasmine Close0.3 km
- Jasmine Close0.3 km
- Jones Corner0.4 km
- Rose Road0.4 km
- Jones Corner0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS80BU · Data under Open Government Licence