SS8 0DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.0km from Canvey Island in Canvey Island. Administratively it sits within Canvey Island South ward and the Castle Point constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SS8 0DB offers 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. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 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 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00180535 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SS8 0DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS8 0DB.
411
47
£ 36,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS8 0DB 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.
Area Character
SS8 0DB is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 7% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. Low crime relative to deprivation is a positive signal of community cohesion.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS8 0DB. The average age is 46.7. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS8 0DB has low crime rates — 11 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
7 nearby- B B Grout Ltd0.6 km
- Canvey Local1.0 km
- Nash And Sons0.6 km
- Nisa Local0.5 km
- Red Lion Stores0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Rio Bingo Club1.0 km
- Canvey Island Conservative Club0.8 km
- Royal British Legion0.9 km
- Thorney Bay Bar & Restaurant0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Sugar Rays1.0 km
- The Bay Cafe0.6 km
- The Labworth Beach Cafe1.0 km
- Savor (Labworth)1.0 km
- Jones Corner Cafe0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- The Bay Cafe Seafood0.6 km
- Chilli's Tandoori1.0 km
- Kebab & Burger Hut1.0 km
- Pizza 381.0 km
- The Snack Hut Limited0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet3.6 km
- Leigh-On-Sea5.1 km
- Chalkwell6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Jasmine Close0.2 km
- Jasmine Close0.2 km
- Cleveland Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SS80DB · Data under Open Government Licence