SS8 0AR is a safe, established residential area on Ferndale Crescent, 1.5km from Canvey Island in Canvey Island. Administratively it sits within Canvey Island South ward and the Castle Point constituency.
For serious buyers, SS8 0AR is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £382k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00109213 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FERNDALE CRESCENT, SS8 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNDALE CRESCENT, SS8 0AR.
310
48
£ 39,800 /yr
46%
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 0AR spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £382k 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 0AR. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 370,500
4 sales · Mean £ 411,750
Semi-Detached
£ 342,497
2 sales · Mean £ 342,497
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS8 0AR has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Castle View School
Lubbins Park Primary Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
William Read Primary and Nursery Academy
Canvey Junior School
Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Argos (Inside Sainsburys)0.9 km
- B B Grout Ltd0.7 km
- Canvey Local0.6 km
- Carousel Kiosk0.7 km
- Eggalishus0.9 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Canvey Island Social Club0.7 km
- Oyster Bay Sports & Wine Bar0.7 km
- Rio Bingo Club0.6 km
- Saks Cafe Bar0.6 km
- Canvey Island Conservative Club0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Cafe Corona0.7 km
- Concorde Cafe0.9 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Douro Valley0.7 km
- Sugar Rays0.6 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Subway0.9 km
- The Bay Cafe Seafood0.3 km
- A-Lin Chinese Food Takeaway0.9 km
- Chilli's Tandoori0.6 km
- Kebab & Burger Hut0.6 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- The Co-operative0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet3.7 km
- Leigh-On-Sea4.7 km
- Chalkwell6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Cleveland Road0.2 km
- Cleveland Road0.2 km
- Grafton Road0.4 km
- Grafton Road0.4 km
- Beachway0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS80AR · Data under Open Government Licence