Postcode Analysis Castle Point, East of England

AVON ROAD, SS8 0DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AVON ROAD, SS8 0DH.

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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 0DH 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 0DH spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 14.0% year-on-year.

home £245,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS8 0DH is a safe, established residential area on Avon Road, 1.1km 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 0DH represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, up 14.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0DH 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 0DH. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 217,500

2 sales · Mean £ 217,500

Detached

£ 238,000

2 sales · Mean £ 238,000

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

SS8 0DH has low crime rates — 29 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 offences93
Criminal damage and arson14
Drugs12
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour10

school Local Schools

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William Read Primary and Nursery Academy

Good0.3 km
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Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery

Good201 pupils0.6 km
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Canvey Junior School

Outstanding240 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Inadequate203 pupils0.7 km
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Castle View School

Requires Improvement931 pupils1.0 km
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The Cornelius Vermuyden School

Requires Improvement847 pupils1.2 km
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Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy

Good658 pupils1.2 km
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Winter Gardens Academy

Good429 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Argos (Inside Sainsburys)1.0 km
  • B B Grout Ltd0.2 km
  • Canvey Local0.8 km
  • Eggalishus0.9 km
  • Nash And Sons0.2 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Canvey Island Social Club0.8 km
  • Rio Bingo Club0.8 km
  • Saks Cafe Bar0.9 km
  • Canvey Island Conservative Club0.6 km
  • Royal British Legion0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Costa1.0 km
  • Douro Valley0.8 km
  • Sugar Rays0.8 km
  • The Bay Cafe0.9 km
  • Caffe Floria0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Takeaway Shop

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

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • The Co-operative0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Jones Corner0.2 km
  • Jones Corner0.2 km
  • Rose Road0.3 km
  • Jasmine Close0.3 km
  • Jasmine Close0.3 km