What kind of home is 11b, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS?

11b, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 11b, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS last change hands?

11b, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS last sold for £251,000 in June 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £59,000 in October 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 11b, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS?

Across 5 sales between October 1998 and June 2019, 11b, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS rose from £59,000 to £251,000, a change of £192,000. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 11b, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS?

The current EPC rating for 11b, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 11b, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS?

11b, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 30% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SS8 8LS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 11b, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS use?

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

What is the council tax band for 11b, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS?

11b, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS 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 11b, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS in?

11b, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS sits in Canvey Island. It falls within the SS8 postcode district in Essex.

Is 11b, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS in a safe area?

Police records around 11b, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS 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 11b, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS?

The closest primary school to 11b, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS is Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy (375m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Castle View School (1.2km).

What transport links are near 11b, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS?

The closest bus stop to 11b, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS is Corsel Rd, 283m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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11b, Henson Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 8LS

5 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 11b

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

11b is a two-bedroom detached house in Canvey Island (SS8 8LS). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Sold June 2019 for £251,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1998–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £291,000 is 15.9% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£466/sq ft) was about 72.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Utility roomYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

D66

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

Mar 2025from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromE48toD66

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11b, Henson Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 8LS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

11b 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 11b has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£291,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£251,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

27 June 2019Most recent
£251,000
+61.9%over 5 years
15 January 2014
£155,000
+16.5%over 11 years
6 October 2002
£132,995
+77.3%over 2 years
1 November 1999
£75,000
+27.1%over 1 year
28 October 1998
£59,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS8 8LS: £260,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in SS8 8LS

On the street

Versus other Henson Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 11b stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,020

Street avg £3,950

Above

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 65 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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.

£302k

1 Helden Avenue

SS8 8BZ

2 bed1 bath

£255k

1 Griffin Avenue

SS8 8BE

2 bed

£290k

1 Buren Avenue

SS8 8NN

3 bed

£260k

1 Berg Avenue

SS8 8ES

3 bed

£259k

1 Heilsburg Road

SS8 8HH

1 bed1 bath

£256k

1 Gennep Road

SS8 8DB

1 bed1 bath

£254k

1 Hernen Road

SS8 8BT

1 bed

£335k

1 Elderstep Avenue

SS8 8NP

3 bed2 bath

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

0.3 km

Corsel Rd — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS8 8LS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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