161 Wessex Drive, Erith, DA8 3AH is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 710 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £247,373 , which equates to approximately £348 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Oct 2014 for £169,000. Since then, the value has increased by £78,373, representing a 46.4% increase, or approximately 4.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £247,373 is:

  • 27.8% lower than the average property price on Wessex Drive
  • 12.2% higher than the average in the DA8 3AH postcode area
  • and 32.3% lower than the average price for Erith as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 4 inspections). 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 2 April 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
710 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£247,373
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£348
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

161 Wessex Drive, Erith, Bexley, Greater London, DA8 3AH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Apr 2024.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 4 Feb 2014. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water system changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DA8 3AH

4 th / 30
Price Rank
12% higher than average
19 th / 29
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
4 th / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DA8 3AH , this flat's estimated value ranks 4th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 29 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 19th out of 29 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£247,373
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+46 %
24 Oct 2014
£169,000
Leasehold
+61 %
25 Oct 2002
£104,995
Leasehold
+98.1 %
29 Oct 1999
£53,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 30 Nov 2023
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £221,000
sale date: 14 Aug 2023
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 9 Sep 2021
rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 30 Nov 2020
rooms: 3
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 6 Mar 2020

Data Sources

The property at 161 Wessex Drive, Erith, DA8 3AH appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Oct 2014. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Apr 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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