1 Northwood Avenue, Purley, CR8 2ER is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,098 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £569,598 , which equates to approximately £519 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Oct 1996 for £110,000. Since then, the value has increased by £459,598, representing a 417.8% increase, or approximately 14.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £569,598 is:

  • 6.3% higher than the average property price on Northwood Avenue
  • 3.9% higher than the average in the CR8 2ER postcode area
  • and 9.6% lower than the average price for Purley 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 24 July 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1098 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£569,598
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£519
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Northwood Avenue, Purley, Croydon, Greater London, CR8 2ER has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Jul 2025.

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 9 Sep 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 7.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (poor).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to CR8 2ER

17 th / 39
Price Rank
4% higher than average
18 th / 33
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
18 th / 33
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CR8 2ER , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 17th out of 39. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 33 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 18th out of 33 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£569,598
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+418 %
17 Oct 1996
£110,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £500,000
sale date: 18 Oct 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £365,000
sale date: 28 Aug 2013
rooms: 4
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £385,000
sale date: 6 Dec 2013
rooms: 5
size: 945 sq ft
sale price: £385,000
sale date: 12 Jun 2013
rooms: 4
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 4 Mar 2005

Data Sources

The property at 1 Northwood Avenue, Purley, Croydon, Greater London, CR8 2ER appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 17 Oct 1996. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Jul 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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