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Canvey Island North West

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About

Canvey Island's North West area sits within the wider Castle Point district, characterised by its low-lying residential neighbourhoods and proximity to the Thames estuary. The terrain is notably flat, with a network of drainage ditches and sea walls defining the landscape, a direct response to the area's history with flooding. Housing consists largely of post-war estates and interwar semidetached homes, with local commerce focused along Furtherwick Road.

A significant feature is the large, modern Tesco superstore complex, which acts as a major retail hub for the island. The area is bounded by the industrial zones of the Thames estuary to the north and west, with views across the water to the refineries of Thurrock. Canvey Point, at the very western tip, offers open green space and a stark, windswept outlook over the mudflats and shipping lanes.

Area overview

On average Canvey Island North West has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Canvey Island North West is £49,355 per year. There are 2 schools in Canvey Island North West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Canvey Island North West is home to around 8,342 people, with a population density of about 1,062.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Canvey Island North West Population
8,342
Population density
1,062.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.39(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.06(+91%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.91(+119%)
Public order
8.63(+69%)
Other theft
6.83(+25%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,761
93.07%
Other White
135
1.62%
African
78
0.94%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
74
0.89%
Other Asian
44
0.53%
Total population: 8,339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,883
28.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,189
18.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,003
15.24%
Level 3 (A level)
993
15.08%
Level 4+ (Degree)
903
13.72%
Total 16+ residents: 6,583

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
974
30.69%
Owns outright
960
30.25%
Social rents from council
512
16.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
480
15.12%
Other social rented
178
5.61%
Total households: 3,174

Property prices in Canvey Island North West

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Canvey Island North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £463,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Canvey Island North West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Canvey Island North West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£332,000
Flats1£210,000
Semi-Detached34£320,000
Terraced33£286,000

10 years median price trend in Canvey Island North West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canvey Island North West.

All postcodes in Canvey Island North West

SS80JS

Long Road

SS89HR

Cedar Road

SS89JT

Link Road

SS89HZ

Linden Way

SS89TB

Link Road

SS80JR

Long Road

SS80PQ

Charfleets Road

SS89HL

East Crescent

SS80QQ

Holland Avenue

SS80QX

Canvey Road

SS89SA

Meadow View Walk

SS80LN

Village Hall Close

SS80LJ

Village Drive

SS89HH

Little Gypps Close

SS80SD

Arjan Way

SS80PS

Canvey Road

SS89RF

Middleburg Road

SS89SZ

Third Walk

SS89HS

Cedar Road

SS89RA

Somnes Avenue

SS80PD

Shannon Way

SS89SH

The Chilterns

SS89EW

Tilburg Road

SS89JF

Fern Walk

SS89UH

Link Road

SS89HJ

North Avenue

SS89HP

Cedar Road

SS89AG

Surig Road

SS80JP

Long Road

SS80QN

Canvey Road

SS89EE

Roosevel Avenue

SS89SS

Sixth Avenue

SS89NL

St James Close

SS89HF

Princes Road

SS89JE

Maple Way

SS89HW

Ivy Walk

SS89NA

St Michaels Road

SS89HN

Holly Walk

SS89SD

Avondale Walk

SS80JU

Long Road

SS89AE

Urmond Road

SS89SX

Fifth Avenue

SS80QH

Limburg Road

SS89SE

Lincoln Way

SS89TG

Brindles

SS89JH

Maple Way

SS89SJ

Chiltern Approach

SS89SW

Link Road

SS89SF

Lincoln Way

SS89TH

Eastways

SS89TQ

Glenwood

SS89NP

St Pauls Road

SS89QR

Central Avenue

SS80QD

Canvey Road

SS89RJ

Stromburg Road

SS89SN

Link Road

SS80JX

Cambria Close

SS89LL

Second Avenue

SS89QW

Greendyke

SS89SG

Suffolk Walk

SS89HX

Church Close

SS89NB

St Michaels Road

SS80QT

Canvey Road

SS89NF

St Lukes Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.