1 St Thomas Drive, Orpington, BR5 1HE is a freehold detached property The property offers approximately 1,744 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 £1,037,410 , which equates to approximately £595 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Aug 2015 for £760,000. Since then, the value has increased by £277,410, representing a 36.5% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,037,410 is:

  • 17.6% higher than the average property price on St Thomas Drive
  • 16.6% higher than the average in the BR5 1HE postcode area
  • and 83.3% 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 12 August 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
Interior Size
1744 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,037,410
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£595
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 St Thomas Drive, Orpington, Bromley, Greater London Authority, BR5 1HE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Aug 2015.

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 high performance glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Dec 2013, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 553.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to average thermal transmittance 0.10 w/m-¦k, improving energy efficiency from very poor to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to average thermal transmittance 0.23 w/m-¦k, improving energy efficiency from very poor to very good.
  • The windows were upgraded from some secondary glazing to high performance glazing.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.10 W/m-¦K
Very Good
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.10 W/m-¦K
Very Good
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.23 W/m-¦K
Very Good
Windows
High performance glazing
Very Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BR5 1HE

3 rd / 11
Price Rank
17% higher than average
4 th / 9
Size Rank
36% bigger than average
7 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BR5 1HE , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 9 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 4th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,037,410
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+37 %
21 Aug 2015
£760,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms:
size: 1744 sq ft
sale price: £997,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1658 sq ft
sale price: £705,000
sale date: 11 Dec 2014
rooms: 6
size: 1582 sq ft
sale price: £589,000
sale date: 12 Sep 2013
rooms: 6
size: 1561 sq ft
sale price: £700,000
sale date: 14 Nov 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1572 sq ft
sale price: £669,950
sale date: 29 Jan 2015

Data Sources

The property at 1 St Thomas Drive, Orpington, Bromley, Greater London Authority, BR5 1HE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 21 Aug 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Aug 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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