Postcode Analysis Castle Point, East of England

THORNEY BAY ROAD, SS8 0BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNEY BAY ROAD, SS8 0BX.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

39%

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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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SS8 0BX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £565k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS8 0BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Thorney Bay Road, 1.2km from Canvey Island in Canvey Island. Administratively it sits within Canvey Island South ward and the Castle Point constituency.

For serious buyers, SS8 0BX is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 91% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £565k.

Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00109226 (shared with 10 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 0BX. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 565,000

1 sales · Mean £ 565,000

Semi-Detached

£ 301,250

2 sales · Mean £ 301,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SS8 0BX has low crime rates — 16 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 offences43
Criminal damage and arson8
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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William Read Primary and Nursery Academy

Good0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Inadequate203 pupils0.9 km
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Castle View School

Requires Improvement931 pupils0.9 km
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Canvey Junior School

Outstanding240 pupils1.0 km
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Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery

Good201 pupils1.0 km
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Lubbins Park Primary Academy

Good211 pupils1.1 km
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The Cornelius Vermuyden School

Requires Improvement847 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Argos (Inside Sainsburys)1.0 km
  • B B Grout Ltd0.5 km
  • Canvey Local0.7 km
  • Carousel Kiosk0.9 km
  • Eggalishus0.9 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Canvey Island Social Club0.8 km
  • Oyster Bay Sports & Wine Bar0.9 km
  • Rio Bingo Club0.7 km
  • Saks Cafe Bar0.8 km
  • Canvey Island Conservative Club0.6 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Cafe Corona0.9 km
  • Costa1.0 km
  • Douro Valley0.8 km
  • Sugar Rays0.7 km
  • The Bay Cafe0.5 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Subway0.9 km
  • The Bay Cafe Seafood0.5 km
  • A-Lin Chinese Food Takeaway1.0 km
  • Chilli's Tandoori0.7 km
  • Kebab & Burger Hut0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • The Co-operative0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Benfleet3.5 km
  • Leigh-On-Sea4.8 km
  • Chalkwell6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Cleveland Road0.3 km
  • Jasmine Close0.4 km
  • Cleveland Road0.4 km
  • Jasmine Close0.4 km