Postcode Analysis Castle Point, East of England

STANFORD ROAD, SS8 0DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STANFORD ROAD, SS8 0DG.

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 0DG 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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Area Character

SS8 0DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 42.9% year-on-year.

home £350,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS8 0DG is a safe, established residential area on Stanford 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 0DG offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, up 42.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0DG 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 0DG. 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

Detached

£ 248,500

10 sales · Mean £ 266,000

Semi-Detached

£ 190,000

1 sales · Mean £ 190,000

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

SS8 0DG has low crime rates — 36 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 offences119
Criminal damage and arson15
Anti-social behaviour14
Drugs13
Public order13

school Local Schools

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William Read Primary and Nursery Academy

Good0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Inadequate203 pupils0.7 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 pupils1.1 km
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Winter Gardens Academy

Good429 pupils1.2 km
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St Katherine's Church of England Primary School

Good223 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Argos (Inside Sainsburys)0.9 km
  • B B Grout Ltd0.0 km
  • Canvey Local0.8 km
  • Eggalishus0.9 km
  • Nash And Sons0.0 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Canvey Island Social Club0.7 km
  • Rio Bingo Club0.8 km
  • Saks Cafe Bar0.8 km
  • Canvey Island Conservative Club0.5 km
  • Royal British Legion0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Costa0.9 km
  • Douro Valley0.8 km
  • Sugar Rays0.8 km
  • The Bay Cafe1.0 km
  • Caffe Floria0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • New Slow Boat0.8 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • The Bay Cafe Seafood1.0 km
  • A-Lin Chinese Food Takeaway0.9 km
  • Chilli's Tandoori0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • The Co-operative0.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Benfleet3.1 km
  • Leigh-On-Sea4.8 km
  • Chalkwell6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Jones Corner0.1 km
  • Jones Corner0.2 km
  • Rose Road0.2 km
  • Fairlop Avenue0.3 km
  • Southwick Road0.4 km