For sale Detached

48 PRINCE WILLIAM AVENUE

CANVEY ISLAND, ESSEX SS8 9RE

4 beds 3 baths 1,722 sq ft Listed 30 Apr 2026 (-81d)

£700,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

160 m²

Council tax band

F

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1983-1990

Last sold

£525,000 Jan 2025

Price per m²

£4,375/m²

Local average

£378,150 (+85.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (18,891 of 33,755)

Street crime

182 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Fully furnished throughout with high end furniture less than a year old
  • Four spacious bedrooms ideal for growing families
  • Three modern bathrooms plus four toilets for added convenience
  • Recently fully rewired to modern standards
  • Contemporary silicone rendered exterior for durability and style
  • Located within a private and secure gated setting
  • Bright and spacious layout perfect for family living and entertaining
  • Walking distance to Waterside Leisure Centre
  • Just 7 minutes to Benfleet Railway Station with direct links to London
  • No Onward Chain

Description

Nestled within a small, private gated setting, this beautifully presented four bedroom home offers an outstanding blend of modern comfort, space, and convenience, perfectly suited for growing families seeking a high quality, move in ready property.

A standout feature of this home is that it comes fully furnished throughout, showcasing an impressive collection of high end, designer furniture, all less than a year old. Every room has been thoughtfully styled to a premium standard, allowing the next owner to simply move in and enjoy without the need for additional expense or effort.

The property has been extensively upgraded within the last year, including a full rewire, ensuring modern safety and efficiency standards are met. Externally, the home benefits from a sleek and durable silicone rendered finish, enhancing both its aesthetic appeal and long term maintenance.

Internally, the accommodation is both spacious and versatile, comprising four generously sized bedrooms, ideal for family living or home working. The property also offers three contemporary bathrooms and the added convenience of four toilets, thoughtfully designed to accommodate the demands of a busy household.

The living spaces are bright and welcoming, with a layout that flows effortlessly, perfect for both everyday living and entertaining guests. The high spec finish continues throughout, with quality fixtures and fittings evident in every detail.

Ideally located, the property is within walking distance of the popular Waterside Leisure Centre, offering excellent fitness and recreational facilities for all ages. For commuters, Benfleet Railway Station is just a 7 minute drive away, providing direct links into the City of London, making this an ideal choice for those balancing work and family life. Families will also appreciate being just 5 minutes from The Cornelius Vermuyden School, a well regarded local secondary school.

Combining location, luxury, and practicality, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully modernised, fully furnished home in a secure and desirable setting.

Listed by

Canvey Island

Anthony Quirk (East Limited)

Reference: 87930126

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 12/05/2026

Expiry date: 11/05/2036

Current heating cost: £1,473/year

Potential heating cost: £1,311/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,500

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #16758585 Recent

Property Details

Street: 48 Prince William Avenue

Town: CANVEY ISLAND

Postcode: SS8 9RE

Installation Details

Items: 10 windows and 4 doors

Certificate Issued: 17/04/2025

Work Completed: 04/04/2025

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

289% since 1999

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £700,000 +33.3%
Sold 17/01/2025 (1 year ago) £525,000 +288.9%
Sold 19/11/1999 (26 years ago) £135,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
19 GEORGE CLOSE, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9PU £565,000 10/12/2025 Detached
20 TABORA AVENUE, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9QH £442,500 09/12/2025 Detached
Same street 34 PRINCE WILLIAM AVENUE, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9RE £480,000 23/11/2023 Detached
2 GEORGE CLOSE, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9PU £535,000 09/11/2023 Detached
Same street 24 PRINCE WILLIAM AVENUE, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9RE £465,000 20/10/2023 Semi-detached
149 CHURCH PARADE, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9RD £427,500 20/10/2023 Detached
9 BRIARSWOOD, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9UD £335,500 21/09/2023 Detached
30 STELI AVENUE, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9QF £520,000 15/09/2023 Detached
74 STELI AVENUE, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9QF £325,000 28/04/2023 Detached
2 JARVIS ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9FJ £475,000 12/12/2022 Detached
20 STATION APPROACH, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9RB £510,000 02/12/2022 Detached
3 DERVENTER AVENUE, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9PX £480,000 30/11/2022 Detached
6 ELSINOR AVENUE, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9PZ £540,000 22/09/2022 Detached
19 TABORA AVENUE, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9QH £465,000 16/09/2022 Detached
18 JARVIS ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9FJ £485,000 14/09/2022 Detached
126 CHURCH PARADE, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9RD £405,000 12/09/2022 Detached
166 CHURCH PARADE, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9RD £385,000 20/07/2022 Detached
SILVERDALE CONCORD ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9QQ £675,000 26/05/2022 Detached
32 STELI AVENUE, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9QF £470,000 20/05/2022 Detached
24 HARDYS WAY, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9PT £600,000 11/01/2022 Detached
Same street 36 PRINCE WILLIAM AVENUE, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9RE £470,200 02/12/2021 Detached
140 CHURCH PARADE, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9RD £455,000 15/10/2021 Detached
5 BRADLEY CLOSE, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9RS £358,000 30/09/2021 Detached
Same street 36 PRINCE WILLIAM AVENUE, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9RE £465,000 27/08/2021 Detached

Street average: £470,050 (4 sales)

Area average: £472,675 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 13%
10y growth 45.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Castle Point. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 3.3%
5y (index) 15.7%
10y (index) 43.6%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Castle Point. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,124/mo
Realistic £1,249/mo
Optimistic £1,374/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Castle Point.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Chelmsford: £1,446/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Elsinor Avenue 0.0 miles
Shop Unknown 0.2 miles
Shop Mad Slick Motorcycles 0.8 miles
Train station Benfleet 1.1 miles
Train station Leigh-on-Sea 2.7 miles
Hospital Southend University Hospital 5.0 miles
University University of Essex 5.8 miles
Hospital Wellesley Hospital 6.6 miles
University Unknown 9.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 77
Anti-social behaviour 37
Criminal damage and arson 18
Other theft 11
Public order 9
Drugs 7
Shoplifting 6
Burglary 5
Other crime 5
Robbery 3
Vehicle crime 2
Bicycle theft 1
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 182

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Winter Gardens Academy Primary 0.2 miles Good — 29 Jun 2022
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 11 Sep 2024
The Cornelius Vermuyden School Secondary 0.6 miles Inadequate — 18 Jan 2024
Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy Primary 0.7 miles Good — 4 Dec 2017
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 24 Apr 2024

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
4 Bed Detached House, Essex Way, SS7 £650/mo 4 1.11 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £650/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.09%
Max investor price (0.8%) £81,250
Target investor price (1%) £65,000
Gross yield 1.1%
Cost-to-rent ratio 89.7×
Monthly cashflow £-2,197/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -13%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).