16 Amherst Close, Orpington, BR5 2HH is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 797 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £421,226 , which equates to approximately £529 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Sep 2013 for £232,500. Since then, the value has increased by £188,726, representing a 81.2% increase, or approximately 6.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £421,226 is:

  • 6.1% higher than the average property price on Amherst Close
  • 11.9% higher than the average in the BR5 2HH postcode area
  • and 25.6% lower 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 17 December 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in BR5 2HH

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
797 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£421,226
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£529
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Amherst Close, Orpington, Bromley, Greater London Authority, BR5 2HH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Dec 2013.

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 Oct 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 26%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 7% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 7% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to BR5 2HH

3 rd / 20
Price Rank
12% higher than average
10 th / 15
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
3 rd / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BR5 2HH , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 15 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 10th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£421,226
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+81 %
6 Sep 2013
£232,500
Leasehold
+7.1 %
12 Mar 2007
£217,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £363,500
sale date: 15 Jan 2021
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £247,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2014
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £197,500
sale date: 7 Aug 2007
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £162,000
sale date: 27 Feb 2007

Data Sources

The property at 16 Amherst Close, Orpington, BR5 2HH appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Sep 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Dec 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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