129 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EW is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,668 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £448,651 , which equates to approximately £269 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Jun 2003 for £190,000. Since then, the value has increased by £258,651, representing a 136.1% increase, or approximately 6.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £448,651 is:

  • 36.7% higher than the average property price on Bensham Lane
  • 15.8% higher than the average in the CR7 7EW postcode area
  • and 23.1% higher than the average price for Thornton Heath 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 4 November 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CR7 7EW

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1668 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£448,651
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£269
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

129 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, Croydon, Greater London Authority, CR7 7EW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Nov 2016.

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 29 Nov 2011, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 30.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation(assumed) to pitched, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CR7 7EW

2 nd / 27
Price Rank
16% higher than average
1 st / 20
Size Rank
73% bigger than average
20 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
33% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CR7 7EW , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th out of 20 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 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£448,651
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+136 %
3 Jun 2003
£190,000
Leasehold
+192.3 %
20 May 1997
£65,000
Leasehold
+32.7 %
14 Nov 1995
£49,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 17 Mar 2023
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 4 Apr 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £85,500
sale date: 24 Jul 1998
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £217,500
sale date: 26 Nov 2010
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 3 Feb 2006

Data Sources

The property at 129 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EW appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 3 Jun 2003. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Nov 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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