Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the SS8 postcode area, covering Canvey Island and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£180,796
Median price
£165,998
5-year trend
+23.4%
Total sales
21,507
The SS8 area has 786 individual postcodes with 21,507 registered sales. Prices are +54.4% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Canvey Island. The five-year price movement is +23.4%.
SS8 averages £180,796, placing it in the affordable category, +54.4% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 21,507 recorded sales across 786 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in SS8 is +23.4%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
SS8 0AY
£145,701 avg · 198 sales
SS8 9QP
£211,236 avg · 106 sales
SS8 9QR
£161,077 avg · 103 sales
SS8 7BP
£204,401 avg · 101 sales
SS8 7EE
£187,318 avg · 98 sales
SS8 0EX
£145,459 avg · 93 sales
SS8 7SB
£80,054 avg · 93 sales
SS8 7BT
£211,516 avg · 90 sales
SS8 9HB
£166,013 avg · 89 sales
This SS8 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the SS8 postcode area is £180,796, based on 21,507 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Canvey Island.
Properties in SS8 average £180,796, which is +54.4% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£165,998) is 8.2% below the average (£180,796), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in SS8 have moved +23.4% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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