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Canvey Island South West

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About

Canvey Island South West is a residential area located in the borough of Castle Point, Essex. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It features several local amenities, including schools, shops, and parks, catering to the needs of residents. The Thames Estuary borders the area, providing coastal views and occasional flood defences due to its low-lying nature.

The South West area is connected to the rest of Canvey Island by main roads, including the A130, making travel to nearby towns straightforward. There are green spaces like Canvey Heights Park, offering recreational opportunities. The area has a quiet, suburban feel, with a strong sense of community. Its proximity to the estuary also means it attracts some wildlife, adding to the local environment.

Area overview

On average Canvey Island South West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Canvey Island South West is £39,800 per year. There are 6 schools in Canvey Island South West: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Canvey Island South West Population
7,998
Population density
2,128.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,465
93.34%
Other White
89
1.11%
African
71
0.89%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
44
0.55%
Indian
40
0.5%
Total population: 7,998

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,620
47.77%
Owns with a mortgage
1,049
30.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
507
14.95%
Social rents from council
96
2.83%
Other forms of private rent
66
1.95%
Total households: 3,391

Property prices in Canvey Island South West

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Canvey Island South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Canvey Island South 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 South West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached54£372,500
Flats5£225,000
Semi-Detached34£352,500
Terraced4£259,000

10 years median price trend in Canvey Island South West

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

All postcodes in Canvey Island South West

SS80BY

Craven Avenue

SS80JG

Long Road

SS80JQ

Long Road

SS80LL

Canvey Road

SS80NH

Coker Road

SS87AG

Furtherwick Road

SS89AA

Furtherwick Road

SS89GE

Canvey Island South West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.