Postcode Analysis Castle Point, East of England

SS8 0DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS8 0DD.

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Population

443

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

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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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SS8 0DD — age 42, 84% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS8 0DD is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Canvey Island in Canvey Island. Administratively it sits within Canvey Island West ward and the Castle Point constituency.

For families considering a move, SS8 0DD represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0DD are sourced from Output Area E00109234 (shared with 16 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 0DD. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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

SS8 0DD has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences97
Drugs13
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order11

school Local Schools

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William Read Primary and Nursery Academy

Good0.2 km
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Canvey Junior School

Outstanding240 pupils0.3 km
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Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery

Good201 pupils0.3 km
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The Cornelius Vermuyden School

Requires Improvement847 pupils1.0 km
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Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy

Good658 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Inadequate203 pupils1.1 km
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Castle View School

Requires Improvement931 pupils1.3 km
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St Katherine's Church of England Primary School

Good223 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • B B Grout Ltd0.4 km
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Nash And Sons0.4 km
  • Nisa Extra1.0 km
  • Nisa Local0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • New Slow Boat0.5 km
  • The Village Fish Bar Ltd0.7 km
  • Pink Chilliz0.7 km
  • Cosmos0.5 km
  • Crispy Cod & Tasty Chicken1.0 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Canvey Island Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Thorney Bay Bar & Restaurant0.6 km
  • Royal British Legion0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Jones Corner Cafe0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Benfleet3.0 km
  • Leigh-On-Sea5.2 km
  • Pitsea6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Thames Road0.1 km
  • Thames Road0.1 km
  • Southwick Road0.2 km
  • Southwick Road0.2 km
  • Jones Corner0.3 km