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SS8

CANVEY ISLAND

Essex, East Of England, England

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SS8 covers CANVEY ISLAND in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £327,850
1yr change ▲ 3.0%
Crime 27% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£327,850

▲ 3.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

14% above national avg

Crime Rate

59.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

27% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

231 Mbps

Property Prices in SS8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SS8 is £327,850, which is 24% below the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in SS8 cost 14.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SS8 have risen 3.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £355,888 728
Semi-detached £314,362 507
Terraced £285,390 185
Flat £204,281 94
All types £327,850 1569

5-Year Price History

£324K £327K £329K £332K £335K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SS8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 59.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SS8 has a crime rate well 27% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
28.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
8.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
5.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SS8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SS8 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Canvey Junior School Primary Good mi
Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery Primary Not inspected mi
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School Primary Good mi
The Cornelius Vermuyden School Secondary Inadequate mi
Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

5

Good

1

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

90,581

Population

67

Median Age

35%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
35.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
6.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SS8 are 231.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 79% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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231.0 Mbps

Avg Download

42.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

51%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SS8 is collected by Castle Point. The Band D rate is £2,054/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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SS8 — CANVEY ISLAND

Area Summary

SS8 (CANVEY ISLAND) offers property prices near the national average (£327,850), low crime (27% below national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (231 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SS8 CANVEY ISLAND

What is the average house price in SS8 CANVEY ISLAND?
The average house price in SS8 (CANVEY ISLAND) is £327,850, based on 1569 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 14% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.0% over the past year.
Is SS8 CANVEY ISLAND a safe area to live?
Crime in SS8 is significantly below the national average (59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (28.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (8.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SS8 CANVEY ISLAND?
The population of SS8 (CANVEY ISLAND) is approximately 90,581 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 35% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 6% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SS8?
The average broadband download speed in SS8 is 231 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 51%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SS8 CANVEY ISLAND?
There are 14 schools in or near SS8. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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