What kind of home is 5a, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS?

5a, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS is a 1-bedroom detached house.

When did 5a, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS last change hands?

5a, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS last sold for £232,500 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £92,500 in August 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5a, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 2002 and September 2024, 5a, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS rose from £92,500 to £232,500, a change of £140,000. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5a, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS?

The current EPC rating for 5a, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5a, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS?

5a, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 37% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SS8 8LS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5a, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS use?

The latest EPC at 5a, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5a, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS?

5a, 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 5a, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS in?

5a, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS sits in Canvey Island. It falls within the SS8 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 5a, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS?

Police records around 5a, 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 5a, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS?

The closest primary school to 5a, 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 is the nearest station to 5a, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS?

The closest bus stop to 5a, Henson Avenue, SS8 8LS is Corsel Rd, 283m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5a, Henson Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 8LS

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5a

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

5a is a one-bedroom detached house in Canvey Island (SS8 8LS). 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. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £261,000 is 12.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£502/sq ft) was about 85.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 43 m² it's 17.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (52 m² median across 19 EPCs). Last sale on file: £232,500 in September 2024.

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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

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.

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5a, Henson Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 8LS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5a 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£261,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£232,500

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

29 September 2024Most recent
£232,500
+103.1%over 21 years
4 August 2003
£114,500
+23.8%over 12 months
5 August 2002
£92,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS8 8LS: £260,000 (2022–2020).

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.

5a is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£5,407

Street avg £3,925

Strongly above

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.3 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.

£259k

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1 Gennep Road

SS8 8DB

1 bed1 bath

£254k

1 Hernen Road

SS8 8BT

1 bed

£239k

1 Henson Avenue

SS8 8LS

1 bed1 bath

£233k

1 Hannett Road

SS8 8LP

1 bed

£229k

1 Corsel Road

SS8 8PB

1 bed

£229k

1 Gains Close

SS8 8JA

1 bed1 bath

£255k

1 Griffin Avenue

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2 bed

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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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 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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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