11 Birch Close, Canvey Island, SS8 9JG
About 11 Birch Close
11 Birch Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Canvey Island (SS8 9JG). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Other recorded features include a conservatory and outbuildings. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
It changed hands recently, sold July 2025 for £310,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs). Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£424/sq ft) was about 71.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingOff road
- OutbuildingsYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
11 Birch Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
4applications of note in the surrounding area
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Sales history & valuation
Price for 11 Birch Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.
£327,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 28 years.
£310,000
Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 28 years.
Sales timeline
6 July 2025Most recent
£310,000
+21.1%over 8 years11 October 2016
£256,000
+62.0%over 5 years17 November 2010
£158,000
6 September 2006
£157,995
+6.0%over 6 months23 February 2006
£149,000
+156.9%over 8 years1 July 1997
£58,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SS8 9JG: £315,000 (2025–2020).
Nearby sales in SS8 9JG
Versus other Birch Close homes
On epc rating, 11 Birch Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£4,559
Street avg £2,935
Floor Area
68 m²
Street avg 77 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 3.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Hawkesbury Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Canvey Junior School. 12 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.4dB







