Largest Islands in England
| Rank | Island | Area (sq mi) | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isle of Wight | 147.09 | 380.99 |
| 2 | Isle of Sheppey | 36.31 | 94.04 |
| 3 | Hayling Island | 10.36 | 26.84 |
| 4 | Foulness Island | 10.09 | 26.84 |
| 5 | Portsea Island | 9.36 | 24.25 |
| 6 | Canvey Island | 7.12 | 18.45 |
| 7 | Mersea Island | 6.96 | 18.04 |
| 8 | Walney Island | 5.01 | 12.99 |
| 9 | Wallasea Island | 4.11 | 10.65 |
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