Postcode Analysis Castle Point, East of England

CRAVEN AVENUE, SS8 0BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAVEN AVENUE, SS8 0BY.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SS8 0BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 23.5% year-on-year.

home £307,500 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS8 0BY is a safe, established residential area on Craven Avenue, 1.0km from Canvey Island in Canvey Island. Administratively it sits within Canvey Island West ward and the Castle Point constituency.

For serious buyers, SS8 0BY is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 83% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £307k, up 23.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00174005 (shared with 4 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 0BY. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 292,000

17 sales · Mean £ 305,232

Semi-Detached

£ 224,000

2 sales · Mean £ 224,000

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

SS8 0BY has low crime rates — 26 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.

Violence and sexual offences68
Criminal damage and arson11
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order9
Drugs8

school Local Schools

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William Read Primary and Nursery Academy

Good0.4 km
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Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery

Good201 pupils0.6 km
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Canvey Junior School

Outstanding240 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Inadequate203 pupils0.9 km
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Castle View School

Requires Improvement931 pupils1.1 km
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The Cornelius Vermuyden School

Requires Improvement847 pupils1.3 km
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Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy

Good658 pupils1.3 km
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Lubbins Park Primary Academy

Good211 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • B B Grout Ltd0.3 km
  • Canvey Local0.9 km
  • Nash And Sons0.3 km
  • Nisa Local0.2 km
  • Premier Stop N Shop0.8 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Canvey Island Social Club0.9 km
  • Rio Bingo Club0.9 km
  • Saks Cafe Bar1.0 km
  • Canvey Island Conservative Club0.7 km
  • Royal British Legion0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Douro Valley1.0 km
  • Sugar Rays0.9 km
  • The Bay Cafe0.8 km
  • Islanders Fish Restaurant & Takeaway1.0 km
  • Mez Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • New Slow Boat0.8 km
  • The Bay Cafe Seafood0.8 km
  • Chilli's Tandoori0.9 km
  • Kebab & Burger Hut0.9 km
  • Pizza 380.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • The Co-operative0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Benfleet3.3 km
  • Leigh-On-Sea5.0 km
  • Chalkwell6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Jasmine Close0.1 km
  • Jasmine Close0.2 km
  • Jones Corner0.3 km
  • Thames Road0.3 km
  • Jones Corner0.4 km