163 Wessex Drive, Erith, DA8 3AH is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 721 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £243,505 , which equates to approximately £338 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Aug 2002 for £97,000. Since then, the value has increased by £146,505, representing a 151.0% increase, or approximately 6.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £243,505 is:

  • 29.0% lower than the average property price on Wessex Drive
  • 10.4% higher than the average in the DA8 3AH postcode area
  • and 33.4% lower than the average price for Erith 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 11 February 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
721 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£243,505
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£338
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

163 Wessex Drive, Erith, Bexley, Greater London, DA8 3AH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Feb 2025.

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, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 3.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the heating system type remained the same (room heaters, electric).
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • 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
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DA8 3AH

8 th / 30
Price Rank
10% higher than average
5 th / 29
Size Rank
1% bigger than average
8 th / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DA8 3AH , this flat's estimated value ranks 8th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th 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 5th out of 29 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£243,505
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+151 %
22 Aug 2002
£97,000
Leasehold
+78 %
12 Feb 1999
£54,500
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 163 Wessex Drive, Erith, DA8 3AH appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Aug 2002. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Feb 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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