What kind of home is 1 Briarswood, SS8 9UD?

1 Briarswood, SS8 9UD is a semi-detached house.

When did 1 Briarswood, SS8 9UD last change hands?

1 Briarswood, SS8 9UD last sold for £360,000 in February 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Briarswood, SS8 9UD?

The current EPC rating for 1 Briarswood, SS8 9UD is E with a score of 39 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a G recorded in November 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Briarswood, SS8 9UD?

1 Briarswood, SS8 9UD has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft). That makes it about 41% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SS8 9UD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Briarswood, SS8 9UD use?

The latest EPC at 1 Briarswood, SS8 9UD records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Briarswood, SS8 9UD?

1 Briarswood, SS8 9UD 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 Briarswood, SS8 9UD in?

1 Briarswood, SS8 9UD sits in Canvey Island. It falls within the SS8 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 1 Briarswood, SS8 9UD?

Police records around 1 Briarswood, SS8 9UD 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 Briarswood, SS8 9UD?

The closest primary school to 1 Briarswood, SS8 9UD is Winter Gardens Academy (140m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Cornelius Vermuyden School (866m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Briarswood, SS8 9UD?

The closest bus stop to 1 Briarswood, SS8 9UD is Silver Jubilee, 115m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Briarswood, Canvey Island, SS8 9UD

Property type

Detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 39

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Briarswood

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

1 Briarswood is a detached house in Canvey Island (SS8 9UD). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 68). Main heating runs on electricity.

Today's modelled estimate of £180,000 is 50% below the 2023 sale of £360,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£597/sq ft) was about 123.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 56 m² it sits well below the postcode median (96 m² across 6 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Sold February 2023 for £360,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

E39

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2017from Nov 2008

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

13%64%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2023from Jan 2017

EPC improved fromG12toE39

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

64%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryGround Floor MaisonetteEPC ENo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Briarswood, Canvey Island, SS8 9UD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Briarswood has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

4applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1 Briarswood valuation runs notably under the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£180,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£360,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

16 February 2023Most recent
£360,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS8 9UD: £335,500 (2024–2004).

Nearby sales in SS8 9UD

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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

0.1 km

Silver Jubilee — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Winter Gardens Academy. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SS8 9UD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS8 9UD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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