SS8 0DX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Welbeck Road, 1.2km from Canvey Island in Canvey Island. Administratively it sits within Canvey Island South ward and the Castle Point constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, up 53.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS8 0DX are sourced from Output Area E00109226 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELBECK ROAD, SS8 0DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELBECK ROAD, SS8 0DX.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SS8 0DX spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. £280k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 53.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS8 0DX. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 280,000
4 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS8 0DX has low crime rates — 28 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
22 nearby- Argos (Inside Sainsburys)0.9 km
- B B Grout Ltd0.4 km
- Canvey Local0.6 km
- Carousel Kiosk1.0 km
- Eggalishus0.8 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Canvey Island Social Club0.7 km
- Oyster Bay Sports & Wine Bar1.0 km
- Rio Bingo Club0.6 km
- Saks Cafe Bar0.7 km
- Canvey Island Conservative Club0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Cafe Corona1.0 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Douro Valley0.7 km
- Sugar Rays0.6 km
- The Bay Cafe0.6 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Subway0.8 km
- The Bay Cafe Seafood0.6 km
- A-Lin Chinese Food Takeaway0.9 km
- Chilli's Tandoori0.6 km
- Kebab & Burger Hut0.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- The Co-operative0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet3.4 km
- Leigh-On-Sea4.7 km
- Chalkwell6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Rose Road0.4 km
- Fairlop Avenue0.4 km
- Jasmine Close0.4 km
- Jasmine Close0.4 km
- Jones Corner0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS80DX · Data under Open Government Licence