Aveley vs Canvey Island
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Canvey Island offers lower property prices by roughly 10%. Canvey Island has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Canvey Island edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aveley
£367,814
Canvey Island
£333,839
Crime Rate
Aveley
101.6
Canvey Island
51.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aveley
66.7%
Canvey Island
77.8%
Avg Download Speed
Aveley
463.2
Canvey Island
295.5
EPC Rating
Aveley
69.2
Canvey Island
67.5
Median Income
Aveley
£37,112
Canvey Island
£34,910
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Canvey Island more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £333,839 versus £367,814 in Aveley. The most affordable entry point in Aveley is a flat at £166,324, while in Canvey Island it is a flat at £199,882.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 43% pricier in Aveley (£515,500 vs £360,124).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Canvey Island prices grew faster — 36% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Canvey Island (51.7 per 1,000) compared to Aveley (101.6 per 1,000), a 97% difference. The most common crime category in Aveley is violent-crime, while in Canvey Island it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality favours Canvey Island: 77.8% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66.7% in Aveley.
Aveley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Canvey Island School Inspection Breakdown
77.8% of 12 schools (10 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aveley | Canvey Island |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 12 |
| Primary | 2 | 10 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 77.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Aveley enjoy 463.2 Mbps on average, while Canvey Island lags behind at 295.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Aveley and 98.8% in Canvey Island. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Aveley and 51.3% in Canvey Island.
Aveley is the faster of the two by 57% on average download speed (463 vs 296 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aveley is band C (score 69.2), ahead of Canvey Island's band D (score 67.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Aveley and £1,213 in Canvey Island. 58.3% of homes in Aveley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 46.7% in Canvey Island.
Aveley has more energy-efficient housing — 58.3% reach band C or above, vs 46.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aveley has a population of 9,364 while Canvey Island has 38,004. Median household income is £37,111.5 in Aveley and £34,910 in Canvey Island. The median age is 40.4 in Aveley and 47.1 in Canvey Island. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Aveley and 55.1% in Canvey Island.
| Indicator | Aveley | Canvey Island |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,364 | 38,004 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £37,111.5 | £34,910 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 55.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 80.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 18.5% |
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