Living in SS8, Castle Point
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SS8 in Castle Point. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Castle Point: £362,602, down 1.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around SS8
112 recorded home sales on the streets around central SS8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £333,000 and a range from £150,000 to £560,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 THELMA AVENUE, SS8 9AN | semi-detached | £243,500 | 2026-06-05 |
| 14 WAAREM AVENUE, SS8 9DS | terraced | £247,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| BOKEDA LAKESIDE PATH, SS8 9PB | semi-detached | £315,000 | 2026-04-20 |
| 38 PAARL ROAD, SS8 9BT | detached | £350,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| 35 THISSELT ROAD, SS8 9BP | detached | £445,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| 43 URMOND ROAD, SS8 9AE | detached | £412,000 | 2026-03-31 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
21 schools within 3 miles , of which 78% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| St Katherine's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Winter Gardens Academy | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Canvey Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Leigh Beck Junior School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| The King John School | Secondary | Good | 2.4 mi |
16 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 14.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 14.1% |
| Professional occupations | 12.1% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 10.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
238 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SS8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 3 (high probability), river and sea flooding. This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Castle Point's figures.
Common questions about SS8
What is the average house price in SS8?
The average sold price in Castle Point is £362,602 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SS8?
Prices in Castle Point are down 1.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SS8?
The median of 112 recorded sales around central SS8 in the last 2 years is £333,000, ranging from £150,000 to £560,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SS8?
21 schools sit within 3 miles of central SS8, and 78% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SS8?
238 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SS8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SS8 at risk of flooding?
Central SS8 sits in Zone 3 (high probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SS8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 78% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £333,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 238 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SS8 safe?
238 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SS8 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SS8 or SS7, SS8 or SS9, SS8 or SS0.
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