Canvey Island North
Ward in Castle Point, Essex, 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 miles8.5 km
- Bexley 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Basildon 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Chelmsford 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Maidstone 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Gillingham 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Grays 11.8 miles19 km
- Chatham 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Barking and Dagenham 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Dartford 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Gravesend 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Brentwood 14.2 miles22.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Canvey Island East Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Canvey Island South Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Canvey Island Central Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Canvey Island Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Canvey Island Winter Gardens Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Hadleigh St. James Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- West Leigh Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Thundersley South Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Leigh-on-Sea Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- St. Mary's Ward 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Leigh Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Thundersley and South Benfleet Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Canvey Island North
SS8 9PH, SS8 8EE, SS8 8AF, SS8 8BD, SS8 8ES, SS8 7JU, SS8 9YG, SS8 8ED, SS8 7LY … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 5.2 miles8.4 km
- London City Airport 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Leigh-on-Sea Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km
- Benfleet Railway Station 2.2 miles3.6 km
Hotels near Canvey Island North Ad
- Roslin Beach Hotel 4 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Camelia Hotel 4 6 miles9.7 km
- Holiday Inn Southend 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Oyster Fleet Hotel 2 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Seven Hotel 4.8 miles7.6 km
- The Hope Hotel 5.1 miles8.3 km
- The Rochford Hotel 3 6 miles9.6 km
- Holiday Inn Basildon 4 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Muthu Westcliff Hotel (Near London Southend Airport) 3 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Rettendon Lodge Events 7.8 miles12.5 km
Local points of interest
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Roots Hall Stadium 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Yantlet beach Beach 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Sheerness Harbour Harbour 8.2 miles13.2 km
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 9.1 miles14.6 km
- MidKent College - Medway College 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 10.4 miles16.8 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Hylands Estate 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Boxley Hills Hill 14.8 miles23.8 km