SS8 0AH is a safe, established residential area on Jesmond Road, 1.2km from Sunken Marsh in Canvey Island. Administratively it sits within Canvey Island South ward and the Castle Point constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS8, SS8 0AH offers 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00109224 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JESMOND ROAD, SS8 0AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JESMOND ROAD, SS8 0AH.
319
46
£ 39,800 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS8 0AH 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 0AH — age 46, 93% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £370k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS8 0AH. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 370,000
1 sales · Mean £ 370,000
Detached
£ 300,000
3 sales · Mean £ 336,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS8 0AH has low crime rates — 47 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
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
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School
Winter Gardens Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Best One0.7 km
- Argos (Inside Sainsburys)0.7 km
- B B Grout Ltd0.7 km
- Canvey Local0.3 km
- Carousel Kiosk0.6 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Royal British Legion0.9 km
- Canvey Island Social Club0.5 km
- Oyster Bay Sports & Wine Bar0.6 km
- Rio Bingo Club0.3 km
- Saks Cafe Bar0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-operative0.7 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Louis Fish Bar0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Favourite Grill1.0 km
- Subway0.6 km
- The Bay Cafe Seafood0.5 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Blue Cafe0.8 km
- Cafe Corona0.6 km
- Concorde Cafe0.8 km
- Costa0.7 km
- Douro Valley0.5 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet3.6 km
- Leigh-On-Sea4.4 km
- Chalkwell6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Poplar Road0.2 km
- Grafton Road0.2 km
- Parkway0.3 km
- Grafton Road0.3 km
- Parkway0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS80AH · Data under Open Government Licence