What kind of home is 1 Gains Close, SS8 8JA?

1 Gains Close, SS8 8JA is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Gains Close, SS8 8JA?

1 Gains Close, SS8 8JA last sold for £210,000 in July 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £123,000 in October 2013, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Gains Close, SS8 8JA?

Across 2 sales between October 2013 and July 2018, 1 Gains Close, SS8 8JA rose from £123,000 to £210,000, a change of £87,000. That works out to roughly +11.9% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Gains Close, SS8 8JA have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Gains Close, SS8 8JA is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in April 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Gains Close, SS8 8JA?

1 Gains Close, SS8 8JA has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 29% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SS8 8JA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Gains Close, SS8 8JA use?

The latest EPC at 1 Gains Close, SS8 8JA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Gains Close, SS8 8JA?

1 Gains Close, SS8 8JA 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 1 Gains Close, SS8 8JA in?

1 Gains Close, SS8 8JA sits in Canvey Island. It falls within the SS8 postcode district in Essex.

Is 1 Gains Close, SS8 8JA in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Gains Close, SS8 8JA 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 1 Gains Close, SS8 8JA?

The closest primary school to 1 Gains Close, SS8 8JA is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery (991m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Castle View School (568m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Gains Close, SS8 8JA?

The closest bus stop to 1 Gains Close, SS8 8JA is Normans Road, 167m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Gains Close, Canvey Island, SS8 8JA

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 1 Gains Close

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

1 Gains Close is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Canvey Island (SS8 8JA). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2013) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from April 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Period features are noted in the property record.

At 40 m² it sits well below the postcode median (75 m² across 9 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2013–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£488/sq ft) was about 75.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2018 for £210,000.

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
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear

Building

Heating systemGas
Period featuresYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 Apr 2023

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

—

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Gains Close, Canvey Island, SS8 8JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Gains Close 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.

1 Gains Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£229,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.9% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£210,000

Growth on file: 11.9% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

25 July 2018Most recent
£210,000
+70.7%over 4 years
17 October 2013
£123,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS8 8JA: £160,000 (2022–2008).

Nearby sales in SS8 8JA

On the street

Versus other Gains Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Gains Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,250

Street avg £3,230

Strongly above

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Normans Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Castle View School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS8 8JA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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