SS8 0DE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Essex Close, 0.9km from Canvey Island in Canvey Island. Administratively it sits within Canvey Island West ward and the Castle Point constituency.
For serious buyers, SS8 0DE is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £346k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0DE are sourced from Output Area E00109242 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ESSEX CLOSE, SS8 0DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ESSEX CLOSE, SS8 0DE.
170
54
£ 39,800 /yr
37%
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 0DE spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. £346k 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 0DE. The average age is 54.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 290,000
4 sales · Mean £ 274,000
Detached
£ 417,500
2 sales · Mean £ 417,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS8 0DE has low crime rates — 25 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
William Read Primary and Nursery Academy
Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery
Canvey Junior School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Castle View School
The Cornelius Vermuyden School
Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy
Winter Gardens Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- B B Grout Ltd0.4 km
- Canvey Local1.0 km
- Nash And Sons0.4 km
- Nisa Local0.2 km
- Premier Stop N Shop0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Canvey Island Social Club1.0 km
- Rio Bingo Club1.0 km
- Canvey Island Conservative Club0.8 km
- Thorney Bay Bar & Restaurant0.3 km
- Royal British Legion0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Sugar Rays1.0 km
- The Bay Cafe0.8 km
- Jones Corner Cafe0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- New Slow Boat0.8 km
- The Bay Cafe Seafood0.8 km
- Chilli's Tandoori1.0 km
- Kebab & Burger Hut1.0 km
- Pizza 381.0 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet3.3 km
- Leigh-On-Sea5.1 km
- Chalkwell6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Jasmine Close0.1 km
- Jasmine Close0.1 km
- Thames Road0.3 km
- Thames Road0.3 km
- Jones Corner0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS80DE · Data under Open Government Licence