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Canvey Island vs Sheerness

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Sheerness is about 20% cheaper on average. Canvey Island has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Sheerness edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Canvey Island

£333,839

Sheerness

£277,461

Crime Rate

Canvey Island

51.7

Sheerness

86.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Canvey Island

77.8%

Sheerness

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Canvey Island

295.5

Sheerness

370.5

EPC Rating

Canvey Island

67.5

Sheerness

72

Median Income

Canvey Island

£34,910

Sheerness

£31,675

Buyers will find Sheerness more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £277,461 versus £333,839 in Canvey Island. The most affordable entry point in Canvey Island is a flat at £199,882, while in Sheerness it is a flat at £140,954.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 42% pricier in Canvey Island (£199,882 vs £140,954).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Sheerness prices grew faster — 38% vs 36%.

Crime is lower in Canvey Island (51.7 per 1,000) compared to Sheerness (86.9 per 1,000), a 68% difference. The most common crime category in Canvey Island is violent-crime, while in Sheerness it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

School quality favours Sheerness: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 77.8% in Canvey Island.

Canvey Island School Inspection Breakdown

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

Sheerness School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCanvey IslandSheerness
Total Schools125
Primary104
Secondary21
% Top two bands77.8%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Sheerness enjoy 370.5 Mbps on average, while Canvey Island lags behind at 295.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Canvey Island and 93.8% in Sheerness. Gigabit availability stands at 51.3% in Canvey Island and 66.5% in Sheerness.

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Sheerness is band C (score 72), ahead of Canvey Island's band D (score 67.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,213 in Canvey Island and £1,048 in Sheerness. 46.7% of homes in Canvey Island have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Sheerness.

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

Demographics & Economy

Canvey Island has a population of 38,004 while Sheerness has 13,253. Median household income is £34,910 in Canvey Island and £31,675 in Sheerness. The median age is 47.1 in Canvey Island and 42.6 in Sheerness. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Canvey Island and 56.7% in Sheerness.

IndicatorCanvey IslandSheerness
Population38,00413,253
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 Sheerness?
Canvey Island and Sheerness are approximately 9.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Canvey Island or Sheerness?
Sheerness is cheaper, with an average house price of £277,461.
Is Canvey Island or Sheerness safer?
Canvey Island has the lower crime rate at 51.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Canvey Island or Sheerness?
Sheerness has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Canvey Island or Sheerness?
Sheerness has faster average broadband at 370.5 Mbps.

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