Margraten Avenue is a street located in the town of Canvey Island. The street has a length of approximately 420 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Essex is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Castle Point District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the East of England region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 6300598 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of SS8 7JE and SS8 7JD.
It is located within the county of Essex, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 30.75 miles East from central London., 16.13 miles South from Chelmsford, 17.1 miles North from Maidstone and 26.36 miles North West from Canterbury.
MARGRATEN AVENUE is within the Post Town of CANVEY ISLAND
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Map of Margraten Avenue
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004484 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Margraten Avenue
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
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1: Name:Premier Inn Basildon - Rayleigh Address: Arterial Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.29 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Southend Airport Address: Thanet Grange, Princes Avenue Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.63 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Southend on Sea Address: 33 Chichester Rd, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2JY Telephone: 0871 984 6247 Visit Hotel Page |
4.96 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Southend on Sea - Eastern Esplanade Address: Eastern Esplanade Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.63 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Southend-On-Sea - Thorpe Bay Address: 213 Eastern Esplanada Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.12 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Margraten Avenue
UPRN: 100090377712
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377713
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377714
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377715
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377720
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377721
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377722
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377724
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377725
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377727
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377730
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377731
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377735
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377737
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377738
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377739
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377741
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377745
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377748
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377750
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377752
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377751
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377755
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377754
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377757
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377758
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377759
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377761
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377762
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377763
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377764
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377766
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377768
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090377769
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 9
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £217,000 | £219,995 | £202,749 | 4 |
| 2015 | £201,000 | £305,000 | £241,799 | 5 |
| 2016 | £260,000 | £245,000 | £261,667 | 3 |
| 2017 | £268,000 | £360,000 | £291,000 | 5 |
| 2019 | £154,000 | £154,000 | £154,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £202,000 | £400,000 | £301,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | £275,000 | £238,000 | £311,250 | 6 |
| 2022 | £345,000 | £230,000 | £287,500 | 2 |
| 2023 | £465,000 | £300,000 | £343,333 | 3 |
| 2024 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| WilsonWood Properties Limited, Canvey Island - Lettings | 133 Furtherwick Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 7AT | |
| WilsonWood Properties Limited, Canvey Island - Sales | 133 Furtherwick Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 7AT | |
| Premier Estates | 104 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7AL | |
| Heale Property Management | 87 High Street, Canvey Island, SS8 7RE | Visit Website |
| Fisks Estate Agents | 85 Furtherwick Road Canvey Island SS8 7AY | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Essex |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Margraten Avenue | |
|---|---|
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| Latitude | 51.515230 |
| Longitude | 0.604737 |
| OS Easting (X): | 580710 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 182859 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ807829 |
Known Residential Addresses for Margraten Avenue
- 29
- 55A
- 25
- 53
- 21
- 5
- 59
- 69
- 55
- 53A
- 63
- 30
- 22
- 52
- 40
- 72
- 66B
- 62
- 46
- 11
- 27A
- 39
- 9
- 58
Roads that have a Junction with Margraten Avenue
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Crescent Road | junction |
| Eastern Esplanade | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:57 |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 15:51 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Shoeburyness 18 December 2024 at 11:00 (10.05 miles away) |
|---|---|
| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 14.2°C (77.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (21 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00109180 & E00109179 |
|---|---|
| ONS Area Name | Detached Retirement Living |
| Average Age | 45.38 |
| Area Population | 1416.00 |
| Male Population | 720.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 696.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 19 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01021489 |
|---|---|
| LSOA Name: | Castle Point 012A |
| SOA Code: | 8b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004484 |
| MSOA Name: | Castle Point 012 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Canvey Island |
|---|
| 80/89 Furtherwick Parade, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7AJ |
| 01268692905 |
| Distance: 0.68 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Canvey Island |
| Sainsburys Canvey Island |
|---|
| Knightswick Centre, Canvey Island, England, SS8 7AD |
| 01268 685073 |
| Distance: 0.68 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Canvey Island |
| Morrisons Canvey Island - Hilton Road |
|---|
| Link Road, Canvey Island SS8 9UB |
| 01268 921793 |
| Distance: 1.49 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Canvey Island - Hilton Road |
| Morrisons Canvey Island |
|---|
| Northwick Road, Canvey Island SS8 0SW |
| 01268 515451 |
| Distance: 2.37 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Canvey Island |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01268 | CANVEY ISLAND - EACVI | P13 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 13.1 | 4.8 | >=30 | Y | 21 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
|---|
| Within the area of Castle Point |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Kiln Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex &SS7 1TF |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01268 882 200 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
|---|
| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Castle Point |
| The Member of Parliament is Rebecca Harris |
| Details for the MP Rebecca Harris on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Rebecca Harris on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Rebecca Harris won with a majority of 3,251 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 71,026 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
|---|
| Ward: Canvey Island East Ward |
| Parish: Canvey Island Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Essex |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Leigh Beck Junior School
Address: Leigh Beck Junior School, Point Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7TD
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01268683037
Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy
Address: Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy, Point Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7TD
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01268682322
Leigh Beck Junior School
Address: Leigh Beck Junior School, Point Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7TD
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact:
Lubbins Park Primary Academy
Address: Lubbins Park Primary Academy, May Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7HF
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: 01268697181
Lubbins Park Community Primary School
Address: Lubbins Park Community Primary School, May Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7HF
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact:
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Canvey Island
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Canvey Island, Vaagen Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9DP
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact:
William Read Primary School and Nursery
Address: William Read Primary School and Nursery, Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0JE
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact:
Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery
Address: Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery, Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0JG
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01268683257
Canvey Junior School
Address: Canvey Junior School, Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0JG
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01268682288
England Secondary Schools
Castle View School
Address: Castle View School, Foksville Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7FH
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Basildon Hospital - Dermatology Canvey Island |
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| Address: Canvey Island Long Road Clinic, Long Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0JA, |
| NHS Sector |
| Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 1.1 (miles) |
| Directions from to Basildon Hospital - Dermatology Canvey Island |
| The Chartwell Hospital |
|---|
| Address: 1629 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 2SQ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Chartwell Private Hospitals Ltd |
| Telephone: 01702 478885 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.28 (miles) |
| Directions from to The Chartwell Hospital |
| Basildon Hospital - Dermatology Benfleet |
|---|
| Address: Tyrells Health Centre, Seamore Avenue, Benfleet, SS7 4EX, |
| NHS Sector |
| Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 7.09 (miles) |
| Directions from to Basildon Hospital - Dermatology Benfleet |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 90A HIGH STREET, CANVEY ISLAND, ESSEX, SS8 7SQ
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
OAK ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1B OAK ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, ESSEX, SS8 7AX
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
KNIGHTSWICK CLINIC
Address: FOLKSVILLE ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, SS8 7AD
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
ELDERTREE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 6-8 ELDER TREE ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, SS8 8AA
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
HIGHLAND VIEW DENTAL
Address: 1809 LONDON ROAD, LEIGH-ON-SEA, ESSEX, SS9 2ST
Distance: 2.56 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 279 LONDON ROAD, HADLEIGH, BENFLEET, ESSEX, SS7 2BN
Distance: 2.60 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
OAKLANDS SURGERY
Address: CENTRAL CANVEY PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, LONG ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, ESSEX, SS8 0JA
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01268 209339
COVID VACCINATION SITE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: 1ST FLOOR, CENTRAL CANVEY PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, LONG ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, SS8 0JA
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: :
THE ISLAND SURGERY
Address: LONG ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, ESSEX, SS8 0JA
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01268 686190
THE COMMUNITY PRACTICE
Address: CENTRAL CANVEY PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, LONG ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, SS8 0JA
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01268 686160
GHAURI PRACTICE
Address: 1A HAWKESBURY ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, ESSEX, SS8 0EX
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01268 682303
THE LONG ROAD SURGERY
Address: 409 LONG ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, ESSEX, SS8 0JH
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BRITANNIA PHARMACY
Address: 193 HIGH STREET, CANVEY ISLAND, ESSEX, SS8 7RN
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01268 515560
BRITANNIA PHARMACY
Address: 236 FURTHERWICK ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, ESSEX, SS8 7BY
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01268 515560
WELL
Address: 97-99 FURTHERWICK ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, ESSEX, SS8 7AY
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01268 682086
BOOTS
Address: 33-37 FURTHERWICK ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, ESSEX, SS8 7AG
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01268 699900
BOOTS
Address: 171 LONG ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, ESSEX, SS8 0JD
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01268 695559
BRITANNIA PHARMACY
Address: 363 LONG ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, ESSEX, SS8 0JQ
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01268 515560
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
TYLER GOODCHILD OPTICIANS
Address: 51 FURTHERWICK ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, ESSEX, SS8 7AG
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01268693532
BODY'S OPTICIANS (CANVEY ISLAND)
Address: 12 KNIGHTSWICK CENTRE, CANVEY ISLAND, ESSEX, SS8 7AD
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CANVEY ISLAND)
Address: 20-24 FURTHERWICK ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, ESSEX, SS8 7AA
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
CASTLE OPTICIANS (CANVEY ISLAND)
Address: 164 LONG ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, ESSEX, SS8 0JP
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
GREENS OPTICIANS (LEIGH ON SEA)
Address: 1745 LONDON ROAD, LEIGH-ON-SEA, ESSEX, SS9 2SW
Distance: 2.59 miles
Contact: :
FORBES OPTICIANS
Address: 198 LONDON ROAD, HADLEIGH, BENFLEET, SS7 2PD
Distance: 2.66 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Leigh-on-Sea Station is 2.37 miles away.
Address: Leigh-on-Sea station, Belton Way, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2ET
Leigh-on-Sea is situated on the London Tilbury & Southend Railway and is managed by c2c.
Leigh-on-Sea Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Benfleet Station is 2.71 miles away.
Address: Benfleet station, Ferry Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1NF
Benfleet is situated on the London Tilbury & Southend Railway and is managed by c2c.
Benfleet Station is staffed on a full time basis.