12 Birch Close, Longfield, DA3 7LH is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,378 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 £631,981 , which equates to approximately £459 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Sep 2015 for £450,000. Since then, the value has increased by £181,981, representing a 40.4% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £631,981 is:

  • 12.9% lower than the average property price on Birch Close
  • 7.3% lower than the average in the DA3 7LH postcode area
  • and 5.2% lower than the average price for Longfield 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 16 April 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1378 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£631,981
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£459
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

12 Birch Close, Longfield, Dartford, Kent, DA3 7LH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Apr 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 fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 Feb 2009, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 17.4%.

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, 200mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated at rafters, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DA3 7LH

16 th / 29
Price Rank
7% lower than average
6 th / 16
Size Rank
1% bigger than average
14 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DA3 7LH , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 16th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 16 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 6th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£631,981
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+40 %
17 Sep 2015
£450,000
Leasehold
+36.4 %
27 Mar 2009
£330,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 1464 sq ft
sale price: £337,000
sale date: 9 Dec 2008
rooms: 5
size: 1216 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 18 Aug 2014
rooms: 9
size: 2443 sq ft
sale price: £549,000
sale date: 8 Mar 2007
rooms: 4
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £485,000
sale date: 26 Jul 2019
rooms: 4
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £305,000
sale date: 21 Sep 2012

Data Sources

The property at 12 Birch Close, Longfield, DA3 7LH appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Sep 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Apr 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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