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

8 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ is a 2-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

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

8 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ last sold for £305,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £39,000 in January 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ appreciated in value?

Across 6 sales between January 1995 and March 2023, 8 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ rose from £39,000 to £305,000, a change of £266,000. That works out to roughly +7.6% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in December 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ?

8 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

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

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

What planning history does 8 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ have?

8 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ has 3 planning records on file (1 approved, 1 refused), most recent in June 2012. Source: PlanIt planning register.

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

8 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 8 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ in?

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

What is crime like near 8 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ?

Police records around 8 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 8 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Helden Avenue, SS8 8BZ?

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

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8 Helden Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 8BZ

6 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 8 Helden Avenue

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

8 Helden Avenue is a two-bedroom detached house in Canvey Island (SS8 8BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1995–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£659/sq ft) was about 123.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2023 for £305,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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)

Dec 2022

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2022from Oct 2008

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

10%33%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

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

Jun 2012
Garage ConversionOutline
In report
Garage Conversion To Living Accommodation & Pitched Roof Above Garage
Agent
RSP Design
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
CPT/240/12/CLP
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Feb 2012
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Single Storey Side & Rear Extension
Agent
RSP Design
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
CPT/8/12/FUL
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What's in 8 Helden Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 8BZ's planning history?

1 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Price for 8 Helden Avenue has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£303,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£305,000

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

27 March 2023Most recent
£305,000
+79.4%over 8 years
17 August 2014
£169,995
+38.2%over 3 years
19 May 2011
£123,000
+7.4%over 2 years
10 May 2009
£114,500
+78.9%over 8 years
30 May 2000
£64,000
+64.1%over 5 years
31 January 1995
£39,000

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 price per m², 8 Helden Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£7,093

Street avg £4,570

Strongly above

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 58 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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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