SS8 0BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Thorney Bay Road, 1.2km from Canvey Island in Canvey Island. Administratively it sits within Canvey Island South ward and the Castle Point constituency.
For serious buyers, SS8 0BX is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. 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. 91% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £565k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00109226 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORNEY BAY ROAD, SS8 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNEY BAY ROAD, SS8 0BX.
339
49
£ 39,800 /yr
39%
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
SS8 0BX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £565k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS8 0BX. The average age is 49.1. 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
£ 565,000
1 sales · Mean £ 565,000
Semi-Detached
£ 301,250
2 sales · Mean £ 301,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS8 0BX has low crime rates — 16 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
William Read Primary and Nursery Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Castle View School
Canvey Junior School
Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery
Lubbins Park Primary Academy
The Cornelius Vermuyden School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Argos (Inside Sainsburys)1.0 km
- B B Grout Ltd0.5 km
- Canvey Local0.7 km
- Carousel Kiosk0.9 km
- Eggalishus0.9 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Canvey Island Social Club0.8 km
- Oyster Bay Sports & Wine Bar0.9 km
- Rio Bingo Club0.7 km
- Saks Cafe Bar0.8 km
- Canvey Island Conservative Club0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Cafe Corona0.9 km
- Costa1.0 km
- Douro Valley0.8 km
- Sugar Rays0.7 km
- The Bay Cafe0.5 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Subway0.9 km
- The Bay Cafe Seafood0.5 km
- A-Lin Chinese Food Takeaway1.0 km
- Chilli's Tandoori0.7 km
- Kebab & Burger Hut0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- The Co-operative0.5 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet3.5 km
- Leigh-On-Sea4.8 km
- Chalkwell6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Cleveland Road0.3 km
- Jasmine Close0.4 km
- Cleveland Road0.4 km
- Jasmine Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS80BX · Data under Open Government Licence