# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (SS8 9DE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 43 LIONEL ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, ESSEX SS8 9DE | | Price | £475,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Last sold | £473,800 Jul 2025 | ## Description This beautifully presented three-bedroom chalet bungalow offers a fantastic blend of space, comfort, and convenience, making it an ideal home for families or those looking to downsize without compromising on space. On the ground floor, you’ll find a well-proportioned bedroom with an en-suite, providing ease of living, along with a separate downstairs WC. The heart of the home is the open-plan lounge and dining area, perfect for entertaining or relaxing with family. Upstairs, there are two additional bedrooms along with a modern family bathroom, creating a well-balanced layout for families of all sizes. Externally, the property boasts a larger-than-average garden for the area, offering plenty of outdoor space for leisure and entertaining. There is also off-street parking and an attached garage, adding further practicality and convenience. This must-view property offers everything you need in a home. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 43 LIONEL ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9DE | £473,800 | 04/07/2025 | Detached | | 43 LIONEL ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9DE | £425,000 | 20/12/2021 | Detached | | 43 LIONEL ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9DE | £360,000 | 30/06/2017 | Detached | | 43 LIONEL ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9DE | £245,000 | 11/09/2009 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 44 LIONEL ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9DE | £425,000 | 08/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 6 CONVENT ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9DH | £400,000 | 05/09/2023 | Detached | | 62 LIONEL ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9DJ | £440,000 | 14/08/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 42 LIONEL ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9DE | £425,000 | 09/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 50 LONG ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 0JJ | £647,500 | 08/09/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 36 LIONEL ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9DE | £2,100,000 | 26/11/2021 | Other | | [Same street] FLEET LODGE, 25 FLAT 2 LIONEL ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 9DE | £190,000 | 30/09/2021 | Flat | **Street average:** £785,000 (4 sales) **Area average:** £495,833 (3 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £377,066 (61 Detached, SS8, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +26% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Castle Point). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,117/mo - **Realistic:** £1,241/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,365/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Chelmsford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,197/mo ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed End Terrace, Devon Way, SS8 | £1,975/mo | 3 | 0.58 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed End Terrace, Ambleside Walk, SS8 | £1,500/mo | 3 | 0.76 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,738/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £217,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £173,800 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,738/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 22.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-331/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.9% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 4.2% - **10y growth:** 54.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Castle Point; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.1% - **5y growth (index):** 16.5% - **10y growth (index):** 44.6% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)