Postcode Analysis Castle Point, East of England

SS8 0DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS8 0DS.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS8 0DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SS8 0DS is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS8 0DS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 1.3km from Sunken Marsh in Canvey Island. Administratively it sits within Canvey Island South ward and the Castle Point constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00109221 (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 0DS. The average age is 49.4. 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 Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

SS8 0DS has low crime rates — 25 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.

Violence and sexual offences76
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson9
Drugs9

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Inadequate203 pupils0.5 km
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William Read Primary and Nursery Academy

Good0.5 km
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Castle View School

Requires Improvement931 pupils0.7 km
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Canvey Junior School

Outstanding240 pupils0.9 km
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Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery

Good201 pupils0.9 km
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Lubbins Park Primary Academy

Good211 pupils1.2 km
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St Katherine's Church of England Primary School

Good223 pupils1.2 km
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Winter Gardens Academy

Good429 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Argos (Inside Sainsburys)0.7 km
  • B B Grout Ltd0.2 km
  • Canvey Local0.5 km
  • Eggalishus0.7 km
  • Nash And Sons0.2 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Canvey Island Social Club0.5 km
  • Rio Bingo Club0.5 km
  • Saks Cafe Bar0.6 km
  • Canvey Island Conservative Club0.3 km
  • Royal British Legion0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Blue Cafe1.0 km
  • Costa0.7 km
  • Douro Valley0.6 km
  • Sugar Rays0.5 km
  • The Bay Cafe0.8 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • The Bay Cafe Seafood0.8 km
  • A-Lin Chinese Food Takeaway0.7 km
  • Chilli's Tandoori0.5 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • The Co-operative0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Benfleet3.2 km
  • Leigh-On-Sea4.6 km
  • Chalkwell6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Rose Road0.1 km
  • Fairlop Avenue0.1 km
  • Jones Corner0.3 km
  • Runnymede Road0.3 km
  • Convent Road0.3 km