Canvey Island North
Ward in Castle Point, Essex, SS8, England
| Coordinates: | 51.524, 0.602 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 80 83 |
| Dialling code: | 01702 (Southend-on-Sea) |
Canvey Island North sits on the northern edge of Canvey Island within the borough of Castle Point, Essex, England. The ward is low-lying reclaimed marshland protected by sea walls along the Thames Estuary, with a mix of suburban housing, small local shops and stretches of coastline and creekside marsh at places such as Holehaven Creek.
Locally notable for its flood-defence history since the devastating 1953 surge, the area combines a close‑knit community feel with outdoor interests like birdwatching and seaside leisure; many residents commute to nearby towns or London while village‑style events and parish amenities give the ward a distinct local character. Economic life is largely service and retail centred, supported by the island’s tourism and nature‑based attractions.
Postcode districts covering Canvey Island North
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 5.3 miles
- Bexley 20.1 miles
- Basildon 6.8 miles
- Chelmsford 15.5 miles
- Maidstone 17.8 miles
- Gillingham 10.5 miles
- Grays 11.8 miles
- Chatham 11.6 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 20.6 miles
- Dartford 17.5 miles
- Gravesend 11.5 miles
- Brentwood 14.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Canvey Island East Ward 0.6 miles
- Canvey Island South Ward 0.9 miles
- Canvey Island Central Ward 1.4 miles
- Canvey Island Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Canvey Island Winter Gardens Ward 1.8 miles
- Hadleigh St. James Ward 2 miles
- West Leigh Ward 2.3 miles
- Thundersley South Ward 2.4 miles
- Leigh-on-Sea Parish 2.5 miles
- St. Mary's Ward 2.6 miles
- Leigh Ward 2.7 miles
- Thundersley and South Benfleet Built-up area 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Canvey Island North
SS8 8AD, SS8 8HP, SS8 8EE, SS8 7JR, SS8 8AF, SS8 7JW, SS8 9UR, SS8 8HE, SS8 8BP … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 5.2 miles
- London City Airport 23.5 miles
- Leigh-on-Sea Railway Station 2 miles
- Benfleet Railway Station 2.2 miles
Hotels near Canvey Island North Ad
- Oyster Fleet Hotel 2 0.4 miles
- The Ship Hotel 2.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Southend 4 5.2 miles
- The Horseshoe and Castle 4 5.6 miles
- The Oakland 2 8.4 miles
- Roslin Beach Hotel 4 6.3 miles
- Premier Inn Basildon - Rayleigh 3 3.7 miles
- Premier Inn Southend Airport 3 4.3 miles
- Muthu Westcliff Hotel (Near London Southend Airport) 3 4.3 miles
- Seven Hotel 4 4.8 miles
Local points of interest
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 1.7 miles
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 4.2 miles
- Roots Hall Stadium 4.6 miles
- Yantlet beach Beach 4.7 miles
- Sheerness Harbour Harbour 8.2 miles
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 9.1 miles
- MidKent College - Medway College 9.2 miles
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 9.8 miles
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 10.4 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 10.6 miles
- Hylands Estate 14.2 miles
- Boxley Hills Hill 14.8 miles