SS8 0DL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mayland Avenue, 0.9km 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 0DL offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 84% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £329k, down 7.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00109242 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAYLAND AVENUE, SS8 0DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAYLAND AVENUE, SS8 0DL.
170
54
£ 39,800 /yr
37%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SS8 0DL spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 7.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS8 0DL. The average age is 54.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 261,000
8 sales · Mean £ 265,562
Semi-Detached
£ 322,500
10 sales · Mean £ 332,050
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS8 0DL has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
The Cornelius Vermuyden School
Castle View School
Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- B B Grout Ltd0.4 km
- Nash And Sons0.4 km
- Nisa Local0.2 km
- Premier Stop N Shop0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Canvey Island Social Club1.0 km
- Canvey Island Conservative Club0.8 km
- Thorney Bay Bar & Restaurant0.4 km
- Royal British Legion0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Bay Cafe0.9 km
- Jones Corner Cafe0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- New Slow Boat0.7 km
- The Bay Cafe Seafood0.9 km
- The Village Fish Bar Ltd1.0 km
- The Snack Hut Limited0.9 km
- The Welcome Hut0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet3.2 km
- Leigh-On-Sea5.1 km
- Pitsea6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Jasmine Close0.2 km
- Jasmine Close0.2 km
- Thames Road0.2 km
- Thames Road0.3 km
- Jones Corner0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS80DL · Data under Open Government Licence