Canvey Island

Canvey Island is on the south coast of Essex.

Understand
Canvey Island is low-lying next to the River Thames, and has flooded periodicially, most devastatingly in 1953. It has a significant population of former Londoners including an Orthodox Jewish community.

By car
A130 from Chelmsford.

By train
The nearest station is which is on the line between London Fenchurch St and Southend-on-Sea. There are buses from Benfleet station to Canvey Island.

Connect
The island and its approach roads have 4G from all UK carriers. As of Feb 2023, 5G has not reached this area.