SS8 9YL postcode in Canvey Island, Essex
SS8 9YL is a postcode in Canvey Island, in the Canvey Island Winter Gardens ward of Castle Point. It is in the Castle Point parliamentary constituency and the Essex police force area, and has been in use since March 1983.
Where SS8 9YL is, and what is near it
- SS8 9YL
- Other postcodes in SS8 9: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 6 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.5267, longitude 0.5729)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after SS8 9YL?
- Castle PointDistrict council Castle Point: bins, council tax, planning
- EssexCounty council Essex: schools, roads, care
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around SS8 9YL Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- EssexPolice force area
- Castle PointParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Rebecca Harris (Conservative), as Parliament lists them. Contact Rebecca Harris
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. What each council does: GOV.UK. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at SS8 9YL?
Every home and business at SS8 9YL can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Castle Point: 89%
Castle Point: Over 99%
The line marks the figure across Castle Point.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at SS8 9YL?
BinDayBuddy does not read Castle Point Borough Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
Castle Point Borough Council's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is SS8 9YL at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Very low riskThe Environment Agency counts 4 homes and businesses at SS8 9YL. 4 are in an area at very low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Castle Point
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for SS8 9YL: 5,971 properties in Castle Point are at high risk (12.9% of all its properties). All the figures for Castle Point
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of SS8 9YL is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 14:26 on 22 October 2026.
- Canvey Island northFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Canvey Island north
- The Essex coast at Canvey Island to South Benfleet, and Wat Tyler Country ParkFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: The Essex coast at Canvey Island to South Benfleet, and Wat Tyler Country Park
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 14:26 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near SS8 9YL?
Homes in SS8 9 sold for a typical £315,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 148 sales, up 1.6% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £365,000 53 sales
- Semi-detached £325,000 48 sales
- Terraced £300,000 46 sales
- Flat or maisonette 1 sale, too few to price
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole SS8 district: a typical £325,000 from 411 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in SS8 9YL
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in SS8 9YL from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near SS8 9YL?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 640 homes in the neighbourhood around SS8 9YL. The largest share of them, 36%, are in council tax band C. More were built from 1965 to 1982 than in any other period (92%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Castle Point for 2026‑27: £2,319. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,546 (band A) to £2,834 (band E); band C, the most common, is £2,061.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 150 (23%) | £1,546 |
| Band B | about 190 (30%) | £1,803 |
| Band C | about 230 (36%) | £2,061 |
| Band D | about 50 (8%) | £2,319 |
| Band E | about 20 (3%) | £2,834 |
| Band F | withheld | £3,349 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £3,864 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,637 |
When the homes were built
- None Before 1900
- None 1900 to 1918
- None 1919 to 1939
- None 1945 to 1964
- 92% 1965 to 1982
- 5% 1983 to 1999
- 3% 2000 to 2009
- None 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
Before 1900, 1900 to 1918, 1919 to 1939, 1945 to 1964, 2010 to 2019, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Castle Point before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of SS8 9YL is in (ONS area E01021507), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near SS8 9YL?
The nearest open schools to SS8 9YL, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to SS8 9YL?
The nearest railway station to the centre of SS8 9YL is Benfleet Rail Station, 2.1 km away in a straight line.
- Benfleet Rail Station Railway station 2.1 kmCycle
- Leigh-on-Sea Rail Station Railway station 4.9 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
6 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Armadale, 32 m away.
More stations near SS8 9YL, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near SS8 9YL?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of SS8 9YL, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Third Avenue Health Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01268 683758 450 mWalk
- Canvey Village Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report January 2024 · Phone 01268 510520 950 mWalk
- Ghauri Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01268 682303 950 mWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near SS8 9YL?
The nearest charging points to the centre of SS8 9YL, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Pod Point Charging point · 1 charger · Type 2, CHAdeMO, Type 1 1.3 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near SS8 9YL?
The nearest to the centre of SS8 9YL, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Together Dental Canvey Island Phone 01268 680707 1.5 kmCycle
- Oak Dental Phone 01268 681282 1.6 kmCycle
- Toothcare Limited Phone 01268 683739 1.8 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to SS8 9YL?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Southend University Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report September 2025 · Phone 01702 435555 8.6 kmDrive
- Phoenix House Phone 01268 244600 8.9 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near SS8 9YL?
The nearest care homes to the centre of SS8 9YL, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Longview Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2026 · Phone 01268 682906 550 mWalk
- Ambika Lodge Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 01268 696955 900 mWalk
- Grace Court Phone 01268 536660 1.1 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near SS8 9YL?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of SS8 9YL, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Britannia Pharmacy, 363 Long Road Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01268 515560 850 mWalk
- Boots, 171 Long Road Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun closed · Phone 01268 695559 950 mWalk
- Boots, 33-37 Furtherwick Road Mon to Fri 9am to 5:30pm; Sat 8:30am to 5pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 01268 699900 1.5 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near SS8 9YL?
The nearest vets to the centre of SS8 9YL on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Your Vets Phone +44 1268 745 180 6.0 kmDrive
- Medivet 6.4 kmDrive
- PDSA Pet Aid Hospital 6.8 kmDrive
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is SS8 9YL in a conservation area?
The centre of SS8 9YL is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near SS8 9YL?
Police.uk records 176 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of SS8 9YL in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: shoplifting 8, drugs 8, burglary 4, other crime 2, theft from the person 1, bicycle theft 1, robbery 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for SS8 9YL
- Ward
- Canvey Island Winter Gardens
- Parish
- Canvey Island
- Region
- East of England
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Canvey Island
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- March 1983
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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