SS8 0DD is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Canvey Island in Canvey Island. Administratively it sits within Canvey Island West ward and the Castle Point constituency.
For families considering a move, SS8 0DD represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0DD are sourced from Output Area E00109234 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SS8 0DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS8 0DD.
443
42
£ 39,800 /yr
40%
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
No single demographic signal dominates SS8 0DD — age 42, 84% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS8 0DD. The average age is 41.9. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS8 0DD has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
William Read Primary and Nursery Academy
Canvey Junior School
Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery
The Cornelius Vermuyden School
Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Castle View School
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- B B Grout Ltd0.4 km
- Londis0.9 km
- Nash And Sons0.4 km
- Nisa Extra1.0 km
- Nisa Local0.3 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- New Slow Boat0.5 km
- The Village Fish Bar Ltd0.7 km
- Pink Chilliz0.7 km
- Cosmos0.5 km
- Crispy Cod & Tasty Chicken1.0 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Canvey Island Conservative Club0.9 km
- Thorney Bay Bar & Restaurant0.6 km
- Royal British Legion0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Jones Corner Cafe0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet3.0 km
- Leigh-On-Sea5.2 km
- Pitsea6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Thames Road0.1 km
- Thames Road0.1 km
- Southwick Road0.2 km
- Southwick Road0.2 km
- Jones Corner0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS80DD · Data under Open Government Licence