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16 Grafton Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7BT

5 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
286 m²
3078 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 16 Grafton Road

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

16 Grafton Road is a five-bedroom detached house in Canvey Island (SS8 7BT). It has a recorded floor area of 286 m² (around 3078 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 286 m² the property is well over the postcode median (95 m² across 48 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 85% of similar EPCs). 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Sold August 2024 for £635,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2000–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£206/sq ft) was about 20.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
May 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2011from Feb 2010
EPC improved fromD67toC71
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

May 2023from Sept 2011
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Floor Insulation
PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Grafton Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Aug 2002
    RenovationFull
    In report

    Install Two Velux Type Windows On Rear Roof Slope

    Reference
    CPT/473/02/FUL
    View planning record
  2. Oct 2000
    Demolition And RebuildFull
    In report

    Demolish Existing Dwelling. Erect Five-bedroomed Detached House With Integral Garage.

    Reference
    CPT/560/00/FUL
    View planning record
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 16 Grafton Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£687,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.1% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£635,000

Growth on file: 9.1% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 August 2024Most recent

    £635,000

    +53.0%over 8 years
  2. 12 November 2015

    £415,000

    +18.6%over 3 years
  3. 4 September 2012

    £349,995

    -1.4%over 6 years
  4. 31 August 2006

    £355,000

    +343.8%over 5 years
  5. 20 September 2000

    £80,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS8 7BT: £350,000 (2024–2022).

On the street

Versus other Grafton Road homes

Four headline reads against 48 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 16 Grafton Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,220

Street avg £2,626

Below

Floor Area

286 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

10 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Grafton Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Canvey Island district page.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Grafton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Lubbins Park Primary Academy. 12 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SS8 7BT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SS8 7BT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SS8 7BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 16 Grafton Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7BT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.