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.
CRAVEN AVENUE, SS8 0DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAVEN AVENUE, SS8 0DJ.
265
44
£ 39,800 /yr
44%
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 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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
William Read Primary and Nursery Academy
Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery
Canvey Junior School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Castle View School
The Cornelius Vermuyden School
Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy
Winter Gardens Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SS80DJ · Data under Open Government Licence