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Canvey Island vs Eastchurch

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Eastchurch is about 2% cheaper on average. Canvey Island has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Canvey Island edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Canvey Island

£333,839

Eastchurch

£326,627

Crime Rate

Canvey Island

51.7

Eastchurch

87.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Canvey Island

77.8%

Eastchurch

0.0%

Avg Download Speed

Canvey Island

295.5

Eastchurch

370.5

EPC Rating

Canvey Island

67.5

Eastchurch

72

Median Income

Canvey Island

£34,910

Eastchurch

£31,675

The average house price in Eastchurch is £326,627, which is 2% less than Canvey Island at £333,839. The most affordable entry point in Canvey Island is a flat at £199,882, while in Eastchurch it is a terraced at £208,133.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 36% pricier in Canvey Island (£283,467 vs £208,133).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Canvey Island prices grew faster — 36% vs -4%.

Crime is lower in Canvey Island (51.7 per 1,000) compared to Eastchurch (87.3 per 1,000), a 69% difference. The most common crime category in Canvey Island is violent-crime, while in Eastchurch it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Canvey Island has 77.8% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Eastchurch. Canvey Island has 12 schools in total, while Eastchurch has 1.

Canvey Island School Inspection Breakdown

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

Eastchurch School Inspection Breakdown

0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCanvey IslandEastchurch
Total Schools121
Primary101
Secondary20
% Top two bands77.8%0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Eastchurch offers faster average downloads at 370.5 Mbps, compared to 295.5 Mbps in Canvey Island. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Canvey Island and 93.8% in Eastchurch. Gigabit availability stands at 51.3% in Canvey Island and 66.5% in Eastchurch.

Eastchurch is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (371 vs 296 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Eastchurch are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72 (band C) versus 67.5 (band D) in Canvey Island. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,213 in Canvey Island and £1,048 in Eastchurch. 46.7% of homes in Canvey Island have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Eastchurch.

Eastchurch has more energy-efficient housing — 66.9% reach band C or above, vs 46.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £34,910 in Canvey Island and £31,675 in Eastchurch. The median age is 47.1 in Canvey Island and 42.6 in Eastchurch. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Canvey Island and 56.7% in Eastchurch. Owner-occupancy is 80.1% in Canvey Island versus 67% in Eastchurch.

IndicatorCanvey IslandEastchurch
Population38,0043,381
Median Age47.142.6
Median Household Income£34,910£31,675
Employment Rate55.1%56.7%
Owner Occupied80.1%67%
Degree-Level Qualified18.5%23.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Canvey Island and Eastchurch?
Canvey Island and Eastchurch are approximately 14.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Canvey Island or Eastchurch?
Eastchurch is cheaper, with an average house price of £326,627.
Is Canvey Island or Eastchurch safer?
Canvey Island has the lower crime rate at 51.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Canvey Island or Eastchurch?
Canvey Island has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 77.8%.
Which has faster broadband, Canvey Island or Eastchurch?
Eastchurch has faster average broadband at 370.5 Mbps.

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