SS8 area guide
House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the SS8 postcode district in Castle Point. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.
Castle Point · 2026-07 (UK HPI)
Median £325,000
Street-level crime at the district centre
Ofsted rated, within one mile
What the data says about SS8
The average home across Castle Point is worth about £356,579 (UK House Price Index, 2026-07), and the median of the 89 most recent Land Registry sales recorded inside SS8 is £325,000, and prices have fallen 4.3% over the last year.
Of 216 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in SS8, band D is the most common, and 67.1% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.
Police recorded 1,367 crimes around the centre of SS8 in the six months to 2026-07, most often violence and sexual offences (586).
There are 4 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of SS8 in Castle Point, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery.
The district covers the Canvey Island Central, Canvey Island East, Canvey Island North, Canvey Island South ward areas.
Sample of 216 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in SS8, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.
Prices changed -4.3% over the last year in Castle Point.
Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-07.
Primary
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and NurseryGood · 0.1 mi
- William Read Primary AcademyNot rated · 0.5 mi
- St Katherine's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 mi
- Winter Gardens AcademyGood · 0.6 mi
- Lubbins Park Primary AcademyNot rated · 0.7 mi
Secondary
- Castle View SchoolRequires improvement · 0.2 mi
- Athena SchoolNot rated · 0.5 mi
- The Cornelius Vermuyden SchoolInadequate · 1.0 mi
- Fast Progress Tuition LimitedNot rated · 1.3 mi
- The King John SchoolGood · 2.4 mi
Canvey Island Central · Canvey Island East · Canvey Island North · Canvey Island South · Canvey Island Winter Gardens
Common questions about SS8
What is the average house price in SS8?
The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Castle Point at £356,579 as of 2026-07. Recent Land Registry sales recorded inside the SS8 district have a median price of £325,000.
How much does each property type cost in SS8?
Detached £476,565, semi-detached £349,894, terraced £287,493, flats £164,428, based on the UK House Price Index for Castle Point.
Is SS8 a safe area?
Police recorded 1,367 crimes near the centre of SS8 in the six months to 2026-07. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 586 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.
What EPC rating do homes in SS8 usually have?
Band D is the most common rating in our sample of 216 certificates from SS8, with 67.1% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.
What are the schools like near SS8?
4 schools within a mile of the SS8 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Castle View School. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.
Where does this SS8 data come from?
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
A full report covers the energy certificate, sale history and valuation, council tax band and bill, flood and crime risk, schools, transport and neighbourhood data for a single property.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.