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.
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