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Canvey Island vs Cuxton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Canvey Island wins on house prices with a 19% gap. For families, Cuxton edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Canvey Island

£333,839

Cuxton

£409,788

Crime Rate

Canvey Island

51.7

Cuxton

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Canvey Island

77.8%

Cuxton

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Canvey Island

295.5

Cuxton

403.5

EPC Rating

Canvey Island

67.5

Cuxton

71.1

Median Income

Canvey Island

£34,910

Cuxton

£31,931

At £333,839, Canvey Island undercuts Cuxton (£409,788) by around 19% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Canvey Island is a flat at £199,882, while in Cuxton it is a terraced at £335,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 36% pricier in Cuxton (£562,600 vs £360,124).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Canvey Island prices grew faster — 36% vs 34%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Canvey Island and Cuxton at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Of the 12 schools in Canvey Island, 77.8% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cuxton, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Canvey Island School Inspection Breakdown

77.8% of 12 schools (10 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Cuxton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCanvey IslandCuxton
Total Schools122
Primary102
Secondary20
% Top two bands77.8%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Cuxton averages 403.5 Mbps – ahead of Canvey Island's 295.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Canvey Island and 95.1% in Cuxton. Gigabit availability stands at 51.3% in Canvey Island and 75.1% in Cuxton.

Cuxton is the faster of the two by 37% on average download speed (404 vs 296 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Cuxton, scoring 71.1 on average (band C) compared to 67.5 (band D) in Canvey Island. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,213 in Canvey Island and £1,086 in Cuxton. 46.7% of homes in Canvey Island have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.8% in Cuxton.

Cuxton has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 46.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £34,910 in Canvey Island and £31,931 in Cuxton. The median age is 47.1 in Canvey Island and 41.9 in Cuxton. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Canvey Island and 59.8% in Cuxton. Owner-occupancy is 80.1% in Canvey Island versus 65.6% in Cuxton. Canvey Island has a population of 38,004 and Cuxton has 3,039.

IndicatorCanvey IslandCuxton
Population38,0043,039
Median Age47.141.9
Median Household Income£34,910£31,931
Employment Rate55.1%59.8%
Owner Occupied80.1%65.6%
Degree-Level Qualified18.5%28.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Canvey Island and Cuxton?
Canvey Island and Cuxton are approximately 11.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Canvey Island or Cuxton?
Canvey Island is cheaper, with an average house price of £333,839.
Is Canvey Island or Cuxton safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Canvey Island or Cuxton?
Cuxton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Canvey Island or Cuxton?
Cuxton has faster average broadband at 403.5 Mbps.

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