St. George's
Ward in Castle Point, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.573, 0.553 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TQ 77 89 |
| Dialling code: | 01268 (Basildon) |
St. George's is a ward in the borough of Castle Point in Essex, England, sitting close to the Thames Estuary and the low-lying, reclaimed landscape around Canvey Island and Benfleet. Its position by the coast gives it a noticeably maritime character and a strong local identity within the borough.
Predominantly residential with local shops and community facilities, the area reflects Castle Point’s industrial and coastal history, including the legacy of flood‑defence works that shaped the locality after the North Sea flood of 1953. Many residents commute to Southend-on-Sea and London, while nearby green spaces and coastal paths provide leisure options and a quieter contrast to the busy estuary edge.
Postcode districts covering St. George's
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 7.1 miles
- Bexley 19.2 miles
- Basildon 4 miles
- Chelmsford 11.6 miles
- Maidstone 20.9 miles
- Gillingham 13.8 miles
- Harlow 23.4 miles
- Grays 11.1 miles
- Chatham 14.6 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 18.4 miles
- Dartford 17 miles
- Gravesend 12.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bowers Gifford and North Benfleet Parish 0.6 miles
- Tarpots Ward 0.6 miles
- North Benfleet Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Appleton Ward 1 mile
- Thundersley North Ward 1.1 miles
- Pitsea South East Ward 1.4 miles
- Thundersley and South Benfleet Built-up area 1.5 miles
- St. Mary's Ward 1.5 miles
- Wheatley Ward 1.8 miles
- Thundersley South Ward 1.8 miles
- Nevendon Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Pitsea North West Ward 2 miles
Example postcodes in St. George's
SS7 4NN, SS7 4EG, SS7 4HD, SS7 4DB, SS7 4NH, SS7 4EH, SS7 4RA, SS7 4EY, SS7 4EL … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 6.1 miles
- London City Airport 21.9 miles
- Benfleet Railway Station 2 miles
- Pitsea Railway Station 2.1 miles
Hotels near St. George's Ad
- The Oakland 2 5.7 miles
- Premier Inn Basildon - Rayleigh 3 2.1 miles
- Premier Inn Basildon - East Mayne 3 2.5 miles
- Oyster Fleet Hotel 2 3.8 miles
- Holiday Inn Basildon 4 4 miles
- Holiday Inn Southend 4 6.4 miles
- The Ship Hotel 4.8 miles
- Premier Inn Basildon - Festival Park 3 4 miles
- Basildon South 3 4 miles
- Premier Inn Basildon South 3 4 miles
Schools in St. George's
- Glenwood School Special
- Montgomerie Primary School Primary
- Woodham Ley Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 3.6 miles
- Roots Hall Stadium 6.6 miles
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 6.8 miles
- Yantlet beach Beach 8.7 miles
- Hylands Estate 10.2 miles
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 12.1 miles
- Sheerness Harbour Harbour 12.1 miles
- MidKent College - Medway College 12.3 miles
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 13 miles
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 13.4 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 13.4 miles
- Blue Water Shopping centre 15.2 miles