1 Cathcart Drive, Orpington, BR6 8BU is a freehold detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 2,874 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,259,396 , which equates to approximately £438 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Oct 2023 for £1,220,000. Since then, the value has increased by £39,396, representing a 3.2% increase, or approximately 1.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,259,396 is:

  • 77.3% higher than the average property price on Cathcart Drive
  • 78.2% higher than the average in the BR6 8BU postcode area
  • and 122.5% higher than the average price for Orpington as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 20 February 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in BR6 8BU

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
2874 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,259,396
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£438
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Cathcart Drive, Orpington, Bromley, Greater London, BR6 8BU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Feb 2023.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 Jun 2015, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 73.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, with internal insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 94% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Solid brick, with internal insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 94% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BR6 8BU

1 st / 24
Price Rank
78% higher than average
1 st / 15
Size Rank
149% bigger than average
15 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
28% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BR6 8BU , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 15 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,259,396
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
27 Oct 2023
£1,220,000
Leasehold
+159.6 %
15 Sep 2015
£470,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £690,000
sale date: 21 Jul 2022
rooms: 4
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £588,200
sale date: 28 Mar 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1335 sq ft
sale price: £646,000
sale date: 17 Jul 2020
rooms: 4
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £432,500
sale date: 7 Nov 2014
rooms: 4
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £349,950
sale date: 15 Aug 2013

Data Sources

The property at 1 Cathcart Drive, Orpington, BR6 8BU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Oct 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Feb 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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