Westcliff Gardens, Canvey Island
House prices, sold prices and local information for SS8 7PH, SS8 7PJ.
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At a glance
4 property sales on Westcliff Gardens, Canvey Island have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 6 Sep 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £358,333. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 75% detached, 25% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Westcliff Gardens range from £278,000 to £425,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Westcliff Gardens compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Westcliff Gardens has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SS8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 5 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £358,333 | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £278,000 | 18 Feb 2022 |
Sold prices on Westcliff Gardens
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont, Westcliff Gardens SS8 7PH | 6 Sep 2024 | £425,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Westcliff Gardens SS8 7PJ | 18 Feb 2022 | £278,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Westcliff Gardens SS8 7PJ | 12 Jun 2019 | £203,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Westcliff Gardens SS8 7PH | 3 Dec 2018 | £330,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Claremont, Westcliff Gardens SS8 7PH | 6 Dec 2016 | £320,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Claremont, Westcliff Gardens | £320,000 (Dec 2016) → £425,000 (Sep 2024) | +33% over 8 yrs |
| 7, Westcliff Gardens | £203,500 (Jun 2019) → £278,000 (Feb 2022) | +37% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Westcliff Gardens
Crime
105 crimes were reported within about a mile of Westcliff Gardens in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 35 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 12 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Westcliff Gardens is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Canvey Island north Flood alert area
- The Essex coast at Canvey Island to South Benfleet, and Wat Tyler Country Park Flood alert area
- Canvey Island south Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Westcliff Gardens
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy 342 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Leigh Beck Junior School 319 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Lubbins Park Primary Academy 211 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Castle View School 1,098 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery 200 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Athena School 2 pupils | Other independent special school | 8–17 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| William Read Primary Academy 189 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| St Katherine's Church of England Primary School 213 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Leigh-on-Sea station 2.2 mi · 43 min walk
- Benfleet station 2.9 mi · 59 min walk
- Chalkwell station 3.0 mi · 1 hr walk
Nearest bus stops
- Seaview Road (adj, Eastern Esplanade) 2 min walk
- Seaview Road (opp, Eastern Esplanade) 2 min walk
- Corsel Rd (opp, High St) 5 min walk
- Transport Museum (o/s, Point Rd) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Oaklands Surgery
Central Canvey Primary Care Centre, Long Road, Canvey Island · 1.0 mi - The Island Surgery
Long Road, Canvey Island · 1.0 mi - The Community Practice
Central Canvey Primary Care Centre, Long Road, Canvey Island · 1.0 mi - Ghauri Practice
1A Hawkesbury Road, Canvey Island · 1.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Canvey Island · 0.9 mi
- Iceland Iceland Canvey Island · 0.9 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Canvey Island Dovervelt Rd · 0.9 mi
- Spar SPAR- V&N Canvey Island · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Britannia Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Britannia Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
- Well · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.8 mi
- Oak Road Dental Practice · 0.9 mi
- Eldertree Dental Practice · 1.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 74.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 614 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 26.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,414 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 83% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across Castle Point with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Westcliff Gardens
Ethnic group
| Here | Castle Point | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.5% | 94.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.6% | 1.7% |
Religion
| Here | Castle Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.9% | 48.6% |
| No religion | 45% | 43.5% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Castle Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 95.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.5% | 4.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Castle Point | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 23.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 18% | 17% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 16% | 18.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.1% | 17% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 14.3% | 13.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 6.8% |
| Other qualifications | 3.2% | 3.3% |
General health
| Here | Castle Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.7% | 45.7% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 35.1% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 13.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Castle Point | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.7% | 39.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 29.7% | 31.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 18.8% | 15% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.9% | 14.5% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Castle Point.
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