Castle Point is a district in the East of England, located in Essex. It covers an area of approximately 45 square kilometres and includes the towns of Canvey Island, Benfleet, and Hadleigh. The district is bordered by the River Thames to the south and the River Crouch to the east, with much of its landscape shaped by coastal and estuarine environments. Canvey Island, a low-lying area, is known for its flood defences and industrial sites, while the mainland parts feature residential and green spaces.
The district has a mix of urban and semi-rural areas, with Benfleet serving as the administrative centre. Transport links include the A13 and A130 roads, as well as rail connections via Benfleet station. Castle Point is home to several parks and nature reserves, such as Hadleigh Country Park, which offers views of the Thames Estuary. The area has a history tied to maritime and industrial activities, particularly around Canvey Island’s oil storage facilities. Population density varies, with higher concentrations in towns and quieter areas towards the outskirts.
Area overview
On average Castle Point has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Castle Point is £43,797 per year. There are 32 schools in Castle Point: 23 primary (2 Outstanding and 19 Good) and 5 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good).
Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Castle Point Population
89,587
Population density
2,005.4 per km²
Demographics
British
82,997
92.65%
Other White
1,393
1.55%
African
827
0.92%
Indian
541
0.6%
Irish
528
0.59%
Total population: 89,582
Christian
43,545
48.61%
No religion
38,985
43.52%
Not answered
4,592
5.13%
Muslim
712
0.79%
Jewish
661
0.74%
Total population: 89,586
No qualifications
17,753
23.86%
Level 4+ (Degree)
13,747
18.47%
Level 3 (A level)
12,659
17.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12,632
16.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10,153
13.64%
Total 16+ residents: 74,412
Employed
40,177
54%
Retired
21,679
29.14%
Looking after home or family
3,405
4.58%
Long-term sick or disabled
2,455
3.3%
Student
2,188
2.94%
Total 16+ residents: 74,405
Housing
Owns outright
16,937
45.3%
Owns with a mortgage
13,000
34.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
4,585
12.26%
Social rents from council
1,423
3.81%
Other forms of private rent
655
1.75%
Total households: 37,389
Detached
15,580
41.67%
Semi-detached
14,257
38.13%
Purpose-built flat
2,866
7.67%
Terraced
2,842
7.6%
Caravan/temporary
1,186
3.17%
Total households: 37,389
Property prices in Castle Point
Based on 1,105 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Castle Point area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,445,000.
