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 miles9.9 km
- Bexley 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Basildon 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Chelmsford 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Maidstone 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Gillingham 9.9 miles16 km
- Grays 11 miles17.6 km
- Chatham 11 miles17.6 km
- Barking and Dagenham 19.9 miles32 km
- Dartford 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Gravesend 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Brentwood 13.8 miles22.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Canvey Island Central Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Canvey Island North Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Canvey Island Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Canvey Island East Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Canvey Island Winter Gardens Ward 1.3 miles2.2 km
- St. Mary's Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Hadleigh St. James Ward 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Thundersley South Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Appleton Ward 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Thundersley and South Benfleet Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- West Leigh Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Leigh-on-Sea Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Canvey Island South
SS8 0GA, SS8 0FX, SS8 0EF, SS8 0EU, SS8 0DT, SS8 0GP, SS8 0HN, SS8 0GH, SS8 0JD … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 6.1 miles9.8 km
- London City Airport 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Benfleet Railway Station 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Leigh-on-Sea Railway Station 2.9 miles4.6 km
Hotels near Canvey Island South Ad
- Roslin Beach Hotel 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Camelia Hotel 4 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Holiday Inn Southend 4 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Oyster Fleet Hotel 2 0.6 miles1 km
- Seven Hotel 5.6 miles9 km
- The Hope Hotel 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Holiday Inn Basildon 4 7 miles11.3 km
- The Rochford Hotel 3 6.9 miles11 km
- Rettendon Lodge Events 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Muthu Westcliff Hotel (Near London Southend Airport) 3 5.1 miles8.3 km
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 mile1.6 km
- Yantlet beach Beach 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Roots Hall Stadium 5.5 miles8.9 km
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Sheerness Harbour Harbour 8.5 miles13.6 km
- MidKent College - Medway College 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 9.8 miles15.7 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 9.9 miles16 km
- Boxley Hills Hill 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Hylands Estate 14.2 miles22.9 km