Canvey Island vs Southminster

Property in Southminster commands an average of £385,095, compared with £333,839 in Canvey Island – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in Canvey Island is a flat at £199,882, while in Southminster it is a flat at £152,639.

Southminster has a crime rate of 43.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 19% lower than Canvey Island at 51.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Canvey Island is violent-crime, while in Southminster it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Families may prefer Southminster, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 77.8% in Canvey Island. There are 12 schools in Canvey Island and 1 in Southminster.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 369.1 Mbps in Southminster and 295.5 Mbps in Canvey Island. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Canvey Island and 93.3% in Southminster. Gigabit availability stands at 51.3% in Canvey Island and 69.7% in Southminster.

→Southminster is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (369 vs 296 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Southminster leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Canvey Island averages 67.5 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,213 in Canvey Island and £1,231 in Southminster. 46.7% of homes in Canvey Island have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.1% in Southminster.

→Southminster has more energy-efficient housing — 61.1% reach band C or above, vs 46.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £34,910 in Canvey Island and £31,937 in Southminster. The median age is 47.1 in Canvey Island and 47.7 in Southminster. Owner-occupancy is 80.1% in Canvey Island versus 76.2% in Southminster. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Canvey Island and 56.4% in Southminster.

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