In 2018 the built up area (which includes Osea Island) had an estimated population of 732.

The two rivers are joined by a lock which is regularly used by pleasure boats.

[4] Heybridge Basin was designated a conservation area on 21 January 1975.

[9] There is also a tea room, 'the lock' operated by Wilkin and Sons, the conserves company.

The basin offers walks along the seawall and the canal leading back into the heart of Heybridge itself.