Postcode Analysis Castle Point, East of England

DOWNHAM ROAD, SS8 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNHAM ROAD, SS8 0DF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

223

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS8 0DF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SS8 0DF spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SS8 0DF is a safe, established residential area on Downham Road, 1.2km 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 0DF offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £318k.

Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00109236 (shared with 8 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 0DF. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 267,500

12 sales · Mean £ 279,458

Detached

£ 360,000

1 sales · Mean £ 360,000

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

SS8 0DF has low crime rates — 31 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 offences98
Criminal damage and arson13
Drugs12
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour11

school Local Schools

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William Read Primary and Nursery Academy

Good0.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Inadequate203 pupils0.6 km
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Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery

Good201 pupils0.7 km
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Canvey Junior School

Outstanding240 pupils0.7 km
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Castle View School

Requires Improvement931 pupils0.9 km
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The Cornelius Vermuyden School

Requires Improvement847 pupils1.2 km
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Winter Gardens Academy

Good429 pupils1.3 km
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St Katherine's Church of England Primary School

Good223 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Argos (Inside Sainsburys)0.8 km
  • B B Grout Ltd0.1 km
  • Canvey Local0.7 km
  • Eggalishus0.8 km
  • Nash And Sons0.1 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Canvey Island Social Club0.6 km
  • Rio Bingo Club0.7 km
  • Saks Cafe Bar0.7 km
  • Canvey Island Conservative Club0.5 km
  • Royal British Legion0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Costa0.8 km
  • Douro Valley0.7 km
  • Sugar Rays0.7 km
  • The Bay Cafe0.8 km
  • Caffe Floria0.8 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • New Slow Boat0.9 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • The Bay Cafe Seafood0.8 km
  • A-Lin Chinese Food Takeaway0.8 km
  • Chilli's Tandoori0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • The Co-operative0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Benfleet3.2 km
  • Leigh-On-Sea4.7 km
  • Chalkwell6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Jones Corner0.2 km
  • Rose Road0.2 km
  • Fairlop Avenue0.3 km
  • Jones Corner0.3 km
  • Jasmine Close0.4 km