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Canvey Island
City in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Overview
Canvey Island is a unique, low-lying island off the Essex coast, known for its seaside atmosphere, heritage, and tight-knit community. It offers sandy beaches, waterfront walks, and a blend of family-friendly attractions and local charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Population
38,327
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.52°, 0.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,553
Local Cost
$1,610
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
90
English
98
Temperature
10.8°C
Summer Avg
16.9°C
Winter Avg
5.0°C
Record High
30.7°C
Record Low
-5.2°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
680 mm
Internet Speed
126 Mbps
Upload
24 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
4
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SEN
Distance
9 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 23 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.
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