Canvey Island East
Ward in Castle Point, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.519, 0.612 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 81 83 |
| Dialling code: | 01702 (Southend-on-Sea) |
Canvey Island East sits on the eastern side of Canvey Island in the borough of Castle Point, Essex, England. The ward is very low-lying reclaimed marshland on the edge of the Thames Estuary, protected by sea walls and flood defences ever since the devastating North Sea flood of 1953; its shoreline, promenades and salt marshes give a mix of seafront streets and small pockets of valuable wildlife habitat.
The social scene is quietly community-minded, with a mix of long‑standing residents and commuters to London, local shops, pubs and clubs, plus leisure activities like boating, fishing and birdwatching. The area’s history as reclaimed land and a modest holiday/industrial fringe is reflected today in its practical, resilient character and in nearby conservation interest such as the well-known Canvey Wick nature reserve.
Postcode districts covering Canvey Island East
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 5 miles
- Bexley 20.5 miles
- Basildon 7.3 miles
- Chelmsford 16 miles
- Maidstone 17.6 miles
- Gillingham 10.2 miles
- Grays 12.2 miles
- Chatham 11.4 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 21.1 miles
- Dartford 17.8 miles
- Gravesend 11.7 miles
- Brentwood 14.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Canvey Island North Ward 0.6 miles
- Canvey Island South Ward 1.2 miles
- Canvey Island Central Ward 1.8 miles
- Canvey Island Built-up area 2.1 miles
- West Leigh Ward 2.3 miles
- Canvey Island Winter Gardens Ward 2.3 miles
- Hadleigh St. James Ward 2.3 miles
- Leigh-on-Sea Parish 2.5 miles
- Leigh Ward 2.5 miles
- Thundersley South Ward 2.9 miles
- Belfairs Ward 3.2 miles
- St. Mary's Ward 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Canvey Island East
SS8 7DX, SS8 7PY, SS8 7PN, SS8 7LA, SS8 7TU, SS8 7HS, SS8 7HL, SS8 8JY, SS8 7HR … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 5.1 miles
- London City Airport 24 miles
- Leigh-on-Sea Railway Station 1.9 miles
- Chalkwell Railway Station 2.8 miles
Hotels near Canvey Island East Ad
- Roslin Beach Hotel 4 5.9 miles
- Camelia Hotel 4 5.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Southend 4 5.1 miles
- Seven Hotel 4.4 miles
- Oyster Fleet Hotel 2 0.9 miles
- The Cherry Tree Rochford 6.7 miles
- The Rochford Hotel 3 5.9 miles
- Muthu Westcliff Hotel (Near London Southend Airport) 3 3.9 miles
- Park Inn by Radisson Palace 3 4.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Basildon 4 7.9 miles
Schools in Canvey Island East
- Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy Primary
- Leigh Beck Junior School Primary
- Lubbins Park Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 2.1 miles
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 3.9 miles
- Yantlet beach Beach 4.1 miles
- Roots Hall Stadium 4.4 miles
- Sheerness Harbour Harbour 7.6 miles
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 8.9 miles
- MidKent College - Medway College 9 miles
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 9.6 miles
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 10.2 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 10.5 miles
- Boxley Hills Hill 14.5 miles
- Hylands Estate 14.7 miles