178 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EN is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,690 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 £446,977 , which equates to approximately £264 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Aug 2014 for £310,000. Since then, the value has increased by £136,977, representing a 44.2% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £446,977 is:

  • 36.2% higher than the average property price on Bensham Lane
  • 27.6% higher than the average in the CR7 7EN postcode area
  • and 22.7% 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 once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 13 July 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1690 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£446,977
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£264
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

178 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, Croydon, Greater London, CR7 7EN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Jul 2021.

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 15 Aug 2018, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 17.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
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 all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CR7 7EN

2 nd / 25
Price Rank
28% higher than average
2 nd / 23
Size Rank
104% bigger than average
22 nd / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
38% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CR7 7EN , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 22th out of 23 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 2nd out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£446,977
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+44 %
14 Aug 2014
£310,000
Leasehold
+36 %
28 May 2014
£228,000
Leasehold
+240.3 %
18 Aug 1997
£67,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 1938 sq ft
sale price: £337,500
sale date: 15 Mar 2018
rooms: 8
size: 1798 sq ft
sale price: £281,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2013

Data Sources

The property at 178 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EN appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Aug 2014. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Jul 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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