Postcode Analysis Castle Point, East of England

CRAVEN AVENUE, SS8 0DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAVEN AVENUE, SS8 0DJ.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SS8 0DJ — age 44, 83% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £295,166 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS8 0DJ is a safe, established residential area on Craven Avenue, 1.0km 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 0DJ represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £295k.

Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00174005 (shared with 4 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 0DJ. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 260,000

6 sales · Mean £ 257,500

Detached

£ 373,000

6 sales · Mean £ 356,000

Terraced

£ 263,000

1 sales · Mean £ 263,000

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

SS8 0DJ has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences79
Drugs12
Criminal damage and arson11
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order9

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 pupils0.8 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 Local0.9 km
  • Eggalishus1.0 km
  • Nash And Sons0.2 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Canvey Island Social Club0.8 km
  • Rio Bingo Club0.9 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 Valley0.9 km
  • Sugar Rays0.9 km
  • The Bay Cafe0.9 km
  • Caffe Floria1.0 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 Takeaway1.0 km
  • Chilli's Tandoori0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • The Co-operative0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Benfleet3.1 km
  • Leigh-On-Sea4.9 km
  • Chalkwell6.7 km

Bus Stops

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