SS8 0DT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 1.3km from Canvey Island in Canvey Island. Administratively it sits within Canvey Island South ward and the Castle Point constituency.
For families considering a move, SS8 0DT represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0DT are sourced from Output Area E00109221 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SS8 0DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS8 0DT.
314
49
£ 39,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS8 0DT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SS8 0DT is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS8 0DT. The average age is 49.4. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS8 0DT 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.
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
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School
Winter Gardens Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Argos (Inside Sainsburys)0.7 km
- B B Grout Ltd0.3 km
- Canvey Local0.6 km
- Eggalishus0.7 km
- Fantasy Island Kiosk1.0 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Canvey Island Social Club0.5 km
- Rio Bingo Club0.6 km
- Saks Cafe Bar0.6 km
- Canvey Island Conservative Club0.3 km
- Royal British Legion0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Costa0.7 km
- Douro Valley0.6 km
- Sugar Rays0.6 km
- The Bay Cafe0.7 km
- Caffe Floria0.7 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Subway0.7 km
- The Bay Cafe Seafood0.7 km
- A-Lin Chinese Food Takeaway0.7 km
- Chilli's Tandoori0.6 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- The Co-operative0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet3.3 km
- Leigh-On-Sea4.6 km
- Chalkwell6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Rose Road0.2 km
- Fairlop Avenue0.2 km
- Runnymede Road0.3 km
- Jones Corner0.3 km
- Convent Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS80DT · Data under Open Government Licence