SS8 0AA is a mixed residential area on The Parkway, 1.0km from Sunken Marsh in Canvey Island. Administratively it sits within Canvey Island South ward and the Castle Point constituency.
For families considering a move, SS8 0AA represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £287k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00109224 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE PARKWAY, SS8 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE PARKWAY, SS8 0AA.
319
46
£ 39,800 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS8 0AA 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SS8 0AA — age 46, 93% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS8 0AA. The average age is 45.6. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 328,750
2 sales · Mean £ 328,750
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS8 0AA is moderate at 77 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
Castle View School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Lubbins Park Primary Academy
William Read Primary and Nursery Academy
Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery
Canvey Junior School
Winter Gardens Academy
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Best One0.9 km
- Argos (Inside Sainsburys)0.5 km
- B B Grout Ltd0.7 km
- Canvey Local0.1 km
- Carousel Kiosk0.7 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Royal British Legion0.9 km
- Canvey Club0.9 km
- Canvey Island Social Club0.3 km
- Oyster Bay Sports & Wine Bar0.7 km
- Rio Bingo Club0.1 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-operative0.7 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Louis Fish Bar0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Favourite Grill0.8 km
- Subway0.4 km
- The Bay Cafe Seafood0.7 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Blue Cafe0.6 km
- Cafe Corona0.7 km
- Concorde Cafe0.9 km
- Costa0.5 km
- Douro Valley0.3 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet3.6 km
- Leigh-On-Sea4.2 km
- Chalkwell5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Parkway0.1 km
- Poplar Road0.2 km
- Parkway0.2 km
- Haystack Corner0.2 km
- Haystack Corner0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS80AA · Data under Open Government Licence