George Close, Canvey Island
House prices, sold prices and local information for SS8 9PU.
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At a glance
13 property sales on George Close, Canvey Island have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £743,750. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £559,423. Average sale prices rose from £376,667 in 2016 to £743,750 in 2026 (+97%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 119% above the Canvey Island average of £339,461 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on George Close range from £335,000 to £875,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 94 streets in Canvey Island with at least two sales in the last year, George Close ranks 1st for average price, putting it in the top 10%.
House prices on George Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SS8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 19 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £559,423 | 28 May 2026 |
Sold prices on George Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, George Close SS8 9PU | 28 May 2026 | £875,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, George Close SS8 9PU | 20 May 2026 | £640,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 28, George Close SS8 9PU | 14 Apr 2026 | £612,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, George Close SS8 9PU | 10 Dec 2025 | £565,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 40, George Close SS8 9PU | 3 Sep 2025 | £1,065,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, George Close SS8 9PU | 27 Mar 2025 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22, George Close SS8 9PU | 27 Mar 2025 | £595,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, George Close SS8 9PU | 9 Nov 2023 | £535,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, George Close SS8 9PU | 27 Oct 2023 | £595,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 36, George Close SS8 9PU | 27 Jul 2021 | £695,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 38, George Close SS8 9PU | 25 Jun 2021 | £685,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 36, George Close SS8 9PU | 28 Jan 2020 | £600,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 29, George Close SS8 9PU | 27 Sep 2019 | £400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20, George Close SS8 9PU | 21 Jun 2019 | £535,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 30, George Close SS8 9PU | 28 Aug 2018 | £525,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 37, George Close SS8 9PU | 12 Dec 2017 | £560,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, George Close SS8 9PU | 29 Jul 2016 | £360,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, George Close SS8 9PU | 8 Apr 2016 | £335,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, George Close SS8 9PU | 30 Mar 2016 | £435,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12, George Close | £435,000 (Mar 2016) → £640,000 (May 2026) | +47% over 10 yrs |
| 36, George Close | £600,000 (Jan 2020) → £695,000 (Jul 2021) | +16% over 1 yr |
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Schools near George Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Katherine's Church of England Primary School 213 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Winter Gardens Academy 411 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Cornelius Vermuyden School | Secondary | 11–16 | Inadequate Report | 0.6 mi |
| Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy 644 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery 200 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| William Read Primary Academy 189 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Canvey Primary School and Nursery 239 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery 216 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Benfleet station 1.0 mi · 21 min walk
- Leigh-on-Sea station 2.8 mi · 55 min walk
- Pitsea station 3.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Elsinor Avenue (opp, Somnes Ave) 1 min walk
- Elsinor Avenue (adj, Somnes Ave) 1 min walk
- Lekoe Road (opp, Somnes Ave) 2 min walk
- Silver Jubilee (o/s, Link Rd) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Third Avenue Health Centre
Third Avenue, Canvey Island · 0.7 mi - Essex Way Surgery
34 Essex Way, Benfleet · 1.0 mi - Oaklands Surgery
Central Canvey Primary Care Centre, Long Road, Canvey Island · 1.0 mi - The Island Surgery
Long Road, Canvey Island · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Morrisons Winter Gardens Canvey Island · 0.2 mi
- Spar SPAR- V&N Canvey Island · 0.9 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Canvey Island · 1.0 mi
- Iceland Iceland Canvey Island · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.9 mi
- Britannia Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
- Boots · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Eldertree Dental Practice · 0.9 mi
- Oak Road Dental Practice · 1.1 mi
- Belle Vue Dental Practice · 1.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 78.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 495 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 25.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 11.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,501 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 83% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across Castle Point with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around George Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Castle Point | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90.4% | 94.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.4% | 0.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1% | 1.6% |
Religion
| Here | Castle Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 41.8% | 48.6% |
| No religion | 36.9% | 43.5% |
| Jewish | 13.3% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Castle Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 95.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.8% | 4.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Castle Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 qualifications | 20.2% | 17% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 19% | 18.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.7% | 17% |
| No qualifications | 18.3% | 23.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 14.7% | 13.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 6.8% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 3.3% |
General health
| Here | Castle Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.6% | 45.7% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 35.1% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 13.8% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Castle Point | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 32.8% | 39.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 30.2% | 31.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 24.1% | 14.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 13% | 15% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Castle Point.
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