18 Rochester Road, Carshalton, SM5 2LB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 732 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 £525,000 , which equates to approximately £717 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Apr 2015 for £362,500. Since then, the value has increased by £162,500, representing a 44.8% increase, or approximately 4.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £525,000 is:

  • 20.2% higher than the average property price on Rochester Road
  • 21.4% higher than the average in the SM5 2LB postcode area
  • and 9.7% higher than the average price for Carshalton 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 31 July 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
732 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£525,000
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£717
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

18 Rochester Road, Carshalton, Sutton, Greater London Authority, SM5 2LB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 Jul 2014.

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 17 Aug 2009, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 5200%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from no system present: electric heaters assumed to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric instantaneous at point of use to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SM5 2LB

4 th / 29
Price Rank
21% higher than average
13 th / 24
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
1 st / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
37% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SM5 2LB , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 24 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 13th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£525,000
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+45 %
17 Apr 2015
£362,500
Leasehold
+113.2 %
17 Nov 2009
£170,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £423,000
sale date: 1 Apr 2021
rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £379,000
sale date: 18 Mar 2020
rooms: 4
size: 690 sq ft
sale price: £192,000
sale date: 4 May 2011
rooms: 5
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £113,000
sale date: 16 Aug 2001

Data Sources

The property at 18 Rochester Road, Carshalton, SM5 2LB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Apr 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 Jul 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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