Canvey Island South
Ward in Castle Point, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.517, 0.585 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 79 82 |
Canvey Island South sits on the southern edge of Canvey Island within the Castle Point district of Essex, England. The ward occupies flat, reclaimed marshland on the Thames Estuary, with prominent sea walls and flood defences following the devastating North Sea flood of 1953 - that history still influences local planning and community identity.
Predominantly residential, the area mixes suburban housing with pockets of light industry and riverside storage estates reflecting its estuarine location; many residents commute to nearby towns and to London. Local life combines seaside and boating traditions, community events such as the island’s carnival, and an intriguing ecological side: former industrial strips like Canvey Wick have become important nature sites, so the ward shows a striking mix of industrial, social and natural features.
Postcode districts covering Canvey Island South
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 6.1 miles
- Bexley 19.3 miles
- Basildon 6.4 miles
- Chelmsford 15.7 miles
- Maidstone 17.2 miles
- Gillingham 9.9 miles
- Grays 11 miles
- Chatham 11 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 19.9 miles
- Dartford 16.6 miles
- Gravesend 10.6 miles
- Brentwood 13.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Canvey Island Central Ward 0.6 miles
- Canvey Island North Ward 0.9 miles
- Canvey Island Built-up area 1 mile
- Canvey Island East Ward 1.2 miles
- Canvey Island Winter Gardens Ward 1.3 miles
- St. Mary's Ward 2.6 miles
- Hadleigh St. James Ward 2.8 miles
- Thundersley South Ward 2.8 miles
- Appleton Ward 3.1 miles
- Thundersley and South Benfleet Built-up area 3.1 miles
- West Leigh Ward 3.1 miles
- Leigh-on-Sea Parish 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Canvey Island South
SS8 0GJ, SS8 7AD, SS8 0FB, SS8 0GL, SS8 7BL, SS8 0AQ, SS8 0GW, SS8 0HR, SS8 0FP … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 6.1 miles
- London City Airport 22.8 miles
- Benfleet Railway Station 2.1 miles
- Leigh-on-Sea Railway Station 2.9 miles
Hotels near Canvey Island South Ad
- Oyster Fleet Hotel 2 0.6 miles
- The Ship Hotel 3.3 miles
- The Horseshoe and Castle 4 4.8 miles
- Holiday Inn Southend 4 6.1 miles
- The Oakland 2 9 miles
- Premier Inn Basildon - Rayleigh 3 4.2 miles
- Roslin Beach Hotel 4 7.1 miles
- Muthu Westcliff Hotel (Near London Southend Airport) 3 5.1 miles
- Premier Inn Southend Airport 3 5.2 miles
- Seven Hotel 4 5.6 miles
Schools in Canvey Island South
- Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery Primary
- Canvey Junior School Primary
- William Read Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 1 mile
- Yantlet beach Beach 4.9 miles
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 5.1 miles
- Roots Hall Stadium 5.5 miles
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 8.4 miles
- Sheerness Harbour Harbour 8.5 miles
- MidKent College - Medway College 8.6 miles
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 9.2 miles
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 9.8 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 9.9 miles
- Boxley Hills Hill 14.2 miles
- Hylands Estate 14.2 miles