Postcode Analysis Castle Point, East of England

SS8 0DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS8 0DA.

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Population

242

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SS8 0DA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SS8 0DA — age 44, 48% ownership, 28% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SS8 0DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood within the SS8 district of Castle Point. Administratively it sits within Canvey Island South ward and the Castle Point constituency.

Day-to-day life in SS8 0DA has the character of a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00180479 (shared with 9 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 0DA. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

SS8 0DA 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.

Violence and sexual offences34
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order5
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Lubbins Park Primary Academy

Good211 pupils0.6 km
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Castle View School

Requires Improvement931 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Inadequate203 pupils1.2 km
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William Read Primary and Nursery Academy

Good1.3 km
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Canvey Junior School

Outstanding240 pupils1.6 km
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Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery

Good201 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Best One0.8 km
  • Canvey Local0.9 km
  • Carousel Kiosk0.3 km
  • Fantasy Island Kiosk0.3 km
  • Best One0.4 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Oyster Bay Sports & Wine Bar0.4 km
  • Rio Bingo Club0.9 km
  • Saks Cafe Bar0.9 km
  • Thorney Bay Bar & Restaurant0.8 km
  • Canvey Island Conservative Club0.9 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Cafe Corona0.4 km
  • Concorde Cafe0.7 km
  • Sugar Rays0.9 km
  • The Bay Cafe0.2 km
  • Savor (Labworth)0.2 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • The Bay Cafe Seafood0.2 km
  • Brunos Fish And Chips0.4 km
  • Chunkys Burgers0.4 km
  • Proper Pizza And Pasta0.9 km
  • The Seafood Hut0.9 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Benfleet4.1 km
  • Leigh-On-Sea4.7 km
  • Chalkwell6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Beachway0.0 km
  • Beachway0.1 km
  • Cleveland Road0.3 km
  • Casino0.3 km
  • Cleveland Road0.3 km