SS8 Postcode


SS8 is the Postcode District for Canvey Island in Essex

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The postcode district is located in the SS Southend-on-Sea postal area , SS8 has a population of 38,327 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.

The area of the district is 6.91 square miles (17.90 square kilometers or 4,422.84 acres).

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Where is the SS8 District?

To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.

Nearest Towns to SS8

Town Distance (miles) Direction
Rayleigh 4.49 NNE
Stanford-le-Hope 5.38 W
Southend-on-Sea 6.03 E
Basildon 6.10 WNW
Wickford 6.51 NNW
Rochford 6.98 NE
South Woodham Ferrers 8.55 NNE
Billericay 9.65 NW
Rochester 9.83 SSW
Chatham 9.91 SSW
Sheerness 10.05 SE
Tilbury 10.07 WSW
Gravesend 10.50 WSW
Gillingham 10.78 S
Queenborough 10.78 SE
Grays 11.14 WSW
Northfleet 11.47 WSW
Minster 12.49 SE
Burnham-on-Crouch 12.59 ENE

The post town for this district is CANVEY ISLAND.

Postcode Information for District SS8 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 908)

Location Post Town Sector Number of
Postcodes
CANVEY ISLAND CANVEY ISLAND SS8 9 285
CANVEY ISLAND CANVEY ISLAND SS8 7 234
CANVEY ISLAND CANVEY ISLAND SS8 8 179
CANVEY ISLAND CANVEY ISLAND SS8 0 176
Sandy Bay CANVEY ISLAND SS8 0 31
Charfleets Industrial Estate CANVEY ISLAND SS8 0 3

Retail and Shopping in SS8

Street Town Locality Number of Shops Central Postcode View on Google Maps
FURTHERWICK ROAD CANVEY ISLAND 87 SS8 7AG View on Google Maps
HIGH STREET CANVEY ISLAND 84 SS8 7SQ View on Google Maps
LONG ROAD CANVEY ISLAND 34 SS8 0JU View on Google Maps
KNIGHTSWICK CENTRE CANVEY ISLAND 13 SS8 7AD View on Google Maps
EASTERN ESPLANADE CANVEY ISLAND 10 SS8 7DN View on Google Maps
CANVEY ROAD CANVEY ISLAND 7 SS8 0LL View on Google Maps
POINT ROAD CANVEY ISLAND 6 SS8 7TG View on Google Maps

The SS8 postcode district primarily consists of the settlement of Canvey Island, located in the county of Essex in England.

When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Castle Point District (B) area with a total of 905 postal codes.

The largest settlements in the SS8 postal code are CANVEY ISLAND and Sandy Bay.

The postcode area has a boundary with Thames Estuary.

The SS8 Postcode shares a border with SS7 (BENFLEET, Hadleigh).

Postcode Sectors

Postcode Sectors in the SS8 District

map showing postcode sectors within the SS8 district
SS8 0SS8 7SS8 8SS8 9
Where the SS8 postcode district lies within the wider  postcode area
Where the SS8 postcode district lies within the wider postcode area
Map Showing Location of the SS8 postcode Sector
Where is the Postal District?
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Map of the district

Dentists in the SS8 District

# Name Address Type Contact
1 Eldertree Dental Practice 6-8 ELDER TREE ROAD , CANVEY ISLAND , SS8 8AA GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE
2 Oak Road Dental Practice 1B OAK ROAD , CANVEY ISLAND , ESSEX , SS8 7AX GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE
3 Dental Surgery 90A HIGH STREET , CANVEY ISLAND , ESSEX , SS8 7SQ GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE

Doctors in the SS8 District

# Name Address Type Contact
1 Rahman Practice , CANVEY ISLAND , ESSEX , SS8 0JH GP PRACTICE
2 The Island Surgery , CANVEY ISLAND , ESSEX , SS8 0JA GP PRACTICE
3 The Community Practice , LONG ROAD , CANVEY ISLAND , SS8 0JA GP PRACTICE
4 Third Avenue Health Centre , CANVEY ISLAND , ESSEX , SS8 9SU GP PRACTICE
5 Oaklands Surgery , LONG ROAD , CANVEY ISLAND , ESSEX , SS8 0JA GP PRACTICE
6 Ghauri Practice , CANVEY ISLAND , ESSEX , SS8 0EX GP PRACTICE
7 The Long Road Surgery , CANVEY ISLAND , ESSEX , SS8 0JH BRANCH SURGERY
8 Covid Vaccination Site - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3 , CANVEY ISLAND , SS8 0JA BRANCH SURGERY

Chemists in the SS8 District

# Name Address Type Contact
1 Well 97-99 FURTHERWICK ROAD , CANVEY ISLAND , ESSEX , SS8 7AY PHARMACY
2 Boots 171 LONG ROAD , CANVEY ISLAND , ESSEX , SS8 0JD PHARMACY
3 Boots 33-37 FURTHERWICK ROAD , CANVEY ISLAND , ESSEX , SS8 7AG PHARMACY
4 Britannia Pharmacy 236 FURTHERWICK ROAD , CANVEY ISLAND , ESSEX , SS8 7BY PHARMACY
5 Britannia Pharmacy 193 HIGH STREET , CANVEY ISLAND , ESSEX , SS8 7RN PHARMACY
6 Britannia Pharmacy 363 LONG ROAD , CANVEY ISLAND , ESSEX , SS8 0JQ PHARMACY

Opticians in the SS8 District

# Name Address Type Contact
1 BODY'S OPTICIANS (CANVEY ISLAND) 12 KNIGHTSWICK CENTRE , CANVEY ISLAND , ESSEX , SS8 7AD OPTICAL SITE
2 SPECSAVERS (CANVEY ISLAND) 20-24 FURTHERWICK ROAD , CANVEY ISLAND , ESSEX , SS8 7AA OPTICAL SITE
3 CASTLE OPTICIANS (CANVEY ISLAND) 164 LONG ROAD , CANVEY ISLAND , ESSEX , SS8 0JP OPTICAL SITE

Schools in the Sector

William Read Primary School and Nursery

Phase: Primary

Address: Long Road , Canvey Island
Postcode: SS8 0JE

Headteacher: Mr Travis Martinson (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Canvey Junior School

Phase: Primary

Address: Long Road , Canvey Island
Postcode: SS8 0JG

Headteacher: Mrs Sally Townsley (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery

Phase: Primary

Address: Long Road , Canvey Island
Postcode: SS8 0JG

Headteacher: Mrs Sandra Dorrington (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Castle View School

Phase: Secondary

Address: Foksville Road , Canvey Island
Postcode: SS8 7FH

Headteacher: Mr Stephen Durkin (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Castle View School

Phase: Secondary

Address: Foksville Road , Canvey Island
Postcode: SS8 7FH

Headteacher: Mr Steve Durkin ()

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Lubbins Park Community Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: May Avenue , Canvey Island
Postcode: SS8 7HF

Headteacher: Fiona Taylor (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Lubbins Park Primary Academy

Phase: Primary

Address: May Avenue , Canvey Island
Postcode: SS8 7HF

Headteacher: Mrs Samantha Murrell ()

Ofsted Rating: Good

Leigh Beck Junior School

Phase: Primary

Address: Point Road , Canvey Island
Postcode: SS8 7TD

Headteacher: Mrs Sue Faulkner (Executive Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Serious Weaknesses

Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy

Phase: Primary

Address: Point Road , Canvey Island
Postcode: SS8 7TD

Headteacher: Emma Lane ()

Ofsted Rating: Good

Leigh Beck Junior School

Phase: Primary

Address: Point Road , Canvey Island
Postcode: SS8 7TD

Headteacher: Ms Stephanie Crump ()

Ofsted Rating: Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Canvey Island

Phase: Primary

Address: Vaagen Road , Canvey Island
Postcode: SS8 9DP

Headteacher: Miss J Walker (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Vaagen Road , Canvey Island
Postcode: SS8 9DP

Headteacher: Mr Phillip Maxfield (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Special Measures

St Katherine's Church of England Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Hilton Road , Canvey Island
Postcode: SS8 9QA

Headteacher: Mrs Anne-Marie Taylor ()

Ofsted Rating: Good

Winter Gardens Academy

Phase: Primary

Address: Hilton Road , Canvey Island
Postcode: SS8 9QA

Headteacher: Miss Katie Herbert (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

The Cornelius Vermuyden School

Phase: Secondary

Address: Dinant Avenue , Canvey Island
Postcode: SS8 9QS

Headteacher: Mr Ian Hockey (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Special Measures

Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy

Phase: Primary

Address: Third Avenue , Canvey Island
Postcode: SS8 9SU

Headteacher: Ms Frances Emma Lane (Head Teacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Stations in the Sector

No stations found in this postcode district.

Accessable Motorway Junctions

M25 J30

Average Driving Time from within the district: 20.58

Average Driving Distance: 17.83

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 234

M25 J29

Average Driving Time from within the district: 21.16

Average Driving Distance: 16.50

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 476

M2 J1

Average Driving Time from within the district: 37.75

Average Driving Distance: 33.24

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 897

M2 J2

Average Driving Time from within the district: 39.05

Average Driving Distance: 34.57

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 897

M2 J3

Average Driving Time from within the district: 43.36

Average Driving Distance: 38.68

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 666

M2 J4

Average Driving Time from within the district: 46.50

Average Driving Distance: 42.22

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 824

M2 J5

Average Driving Time from within the district: 51.07

Average Driving Distance: 46.27

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 418

Weather Forecast for Canvey Island

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 12.00%NW 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 11.00%WNW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 10.00%WNW 7 mph

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 5.00%W 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 9.00%WSW 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 9.00%WSW 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 8.00%SW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Light rainLight rain7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 87.00%SSW 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 88.00%SW 22 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 27.00%WSW 20 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00%WSW 16 mph

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 5.00%SW 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 18.00%S 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Light rainLight rain8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 63.00%S 22 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain9.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 89.00%SSW 27 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Light rainLight rain10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 60.00%SSW 27 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 16.00%SW 20 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 8.00%SW 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 6.00%SW 11 mph

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 8.00%SW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 12.00%SSW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 18.00%SSW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Light rainLight rain5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 53.00%SW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Light rainLight rain6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 51.00%SW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 17.00%SSW 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 12.00%SSW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 10.00%WSW 9 mph

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 9.00%WSW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 7.00%SSW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 3.00%SSW 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 3.00%S 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 7.00%S 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 16.00%SSE 20 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rainLight rain7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 64.00%SSE 25 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 86.00%S 25 mph

Neighbouring Postcode Districts

Royal Mail Delivery and Sorting Offices
Postal Sector Delivery Office
SS8 0Canvey Island Delivery Office
SS8 7Canvey Island Delivery Office
SS8 8Canvey Island Delivery Office
SS8 9Canvey Island Delivery Office
Postcode Format
SS8 - X X X
SS8 Space Numeric Letter Letter

Street List for the SS8 District

Current Monthly Rental Prices

# Bedrooms Min Price Max Price Avg Price
£125 £125 £125
1 £795 £950 £873
2 £995 £1,400 £1,198
3 £1,300 £1,800 £1,500
4 £2,050 £2,050 £2,050

Current House Prices

# Bedrooms Min Price Max Price Avg Price
1 £140,000 £350,000 £225,366
2 £79,950 £450,000 £284,818
3 £150,000 £625,000 £357,618
4 £325,000 £850,000 £478,779
5 £400,000 £725,000 £596,050
6 £450,000 £625,000 £543,750

Estate Agents

LogoNameBrand NameAddressContact Number
Richard Poyntz & Co Canvey IslandCanvey IslandRichard Poyntz & Co11 Knightswick Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9PA01268 203590
Anthony Quirk Canvey IslandCanvey IslandAnthony Quirk82 Furtherwick Road Canvey Island SS8 7AJ01268 203943
WilsonWood Properties Limited Canvey Island - SalesCanvey Island - SalesWilsonWood Properties Limited133 Furtherwick Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 7AT01268 203476
Fisks Ltd Canvey IslandCanvey IslandFisks Ltd85 Furtherwick Road Canvey Island SS8 7AY 01268 203398
Bear Estate Agents Canvey IslandCanvey IslandBear Estate Agents62 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7AE01268 202624

Yearly House Price Averages for the District

Type of Property 2018 Average 2018 Sales 2017 Average 2017 Sales 2016 Average 2016 Sales 2015 Average 2015 Sales
Detached £299,020296 £291,583302 £269,887362 £242,877338
Semi-Detached £262,531196 £254,323192 £230,958181 £203,781183
Terraced £237,80456 £236,00475 £208,62087 £186,45891
Flats £165,33333 £159,47541 £149,97149 £148,58566