157 Birkbeck Road, Beckenham, BR3 4SR is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,249 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 £805,660 , which equates to approximately £645 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Jan 2021 for £690,000. Since then, the value has increased by £115,660, representing a 16.8% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £805,660 is:

  • 70.6% higher than the average property price on Birkbeck Road
  • 69.0% higher than the average in the BR3 4SR postcode area
  • and 30.6% higher than the average price for Beckenham 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 29 August 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1249 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£805,660
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£645
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

157 Birkbeck Road, Beckenham, Bromley, Greater London Authority, BR3 4SR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Aug 2020.

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 5 May 2015, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 26.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 24% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to 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 64% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to BR3 4SR

2 nd / 23
Price Rank
69% higher than average
3 rd / 21
Size Rank
40% bigger than average
4 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BR3 4SR , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 21 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£805,660
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
29 Jan 2021
£690,000
Leasehold
+22.1 %
18 Dec 2015
£565,000
Leasehold
+76.6 %
23 Mar 2007
£320,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £640,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £635,000
sale date: 4 Oct 2019
rooms: 4
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £527,500
sale date: 25 Jun 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £627,000
sale date: 14 Dec 2016
rooms: 4
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £549,995
sale date: 7 Jan 2016

Data Sources

The property at 157 Birkbeck Road, Beckenham, BR3 4SR appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Jan 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Aug 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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