18 Highwood Drive, Orpington, BR6 8HW is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,259 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 £800,929 , which equates to approximately £636 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Dec 2019 for £670,000. Since then, the value has increased by £130,929, representing a 19.5% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £800,929 is:

  • 0.5% lower than the average property price on Highwood Drive
  • 2.8% higher than the average in the BR6 8HW postcode area
  • and 41.5% higher 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 10 July 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in BR6 8HW

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1259 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£800,929
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£636
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

18 Highwood Drive, Orpington, Bromley, Greater London Authority, BR6 8HW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Jul 2018.

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 18 Feb 2016. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 25 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 9% 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, 25 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 9% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to BR6 8HW

7 th / 16
Price Rank
3% higher than average
4 th / 12
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
9 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in BR6 8HW , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 12 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 4th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£800,929
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
5 Dec 2019
£670,000
Leasehold
+13.6 %
6 May 2016
£590,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1432 sq ft
sale price: £780,000
sale date: 17 Oct 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £590,000
sale date: 25 Nov 2016
rooms: 5
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £595,000
sale date: 17 Mar 2016
rooms: 5
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £800,000
sale date: 18 Aug 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £645,000
sale date: 14 Jan 2021

Data Sources

The property at 18 Highwood Drive, Orpington, BR6 8HW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Dec 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Jul 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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