What kind of home is 11 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ?

11 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 11 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ?

11 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ last sold for £263,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £59,995 in August 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 11 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between August 2000 and July 2023, 11 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ rose from £59,995 to £263,000, a change of £203,005. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 11 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ have?

The current EPC rating for 11 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 11 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ?

11 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 11 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ use?

The latest EPC at 11 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 11 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ?

11 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 11 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ in?

11 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ sits in Canvey Island. It falls within the SS8 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 11 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ?

Police records around 11 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 11 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ?

The closest primary school to 11 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery (703m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Castle View School (799m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 11 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ?

The closest bus stop to 11 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ is Whernside Avenue, 158m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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11 Helden Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 8BZ

Extendable3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 11 Helden Avenue

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

11 Helden Avenue is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Canvey Island (SS8 8BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2018. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include outbuildings. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 2000–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£611/sq ft) was about 112.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2023 at £263,000.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
StudyYes

Outside

ParkingOff street
OutbuildingsYes

Building

TenureFreehold
RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Aug 2018

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11 Helden Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 8BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

11 Helden Avenue has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Price for 11 Helden Avenue has grown more than fourfold since the 2000 starting point.

Current estimate

£268,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£263,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

20 July 2023Most recent
£263,000
+42.2%over 4 years
18 January 2019
£185,000
+208.4%over 18 years
23 August 2000
£59,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS8 8BZ: £310,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in SS8 8BZ

On the street

Versus other Helden Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 11 Helden Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£6,575

Street avg £4,607

Above

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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.

Full Canvey Island report

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

Whernside Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SS8 8BZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS8 8BZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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