188 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EN is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. 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 £344,865 , which equates to approximately £471 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Aug 2021 for £330,000. Since then, the value has increased by £14,865, representing a 4.5% increase, or approximately 1.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £344,865 is:

  • 5.1% higher than the average property price on Bensham Lane
  • 1.5% lower than the average in the CR7 7EN postcode area
  • and 5.4% lower 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 21 October 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in CR7 7EN

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
732 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£344,865
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£471
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

188 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 21 Oct 2024.

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 22 Oct 2013. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 5.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CR7 7EN

4 th / 25
Price Rank
2% lower than average
16 th / 23
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
2 nd / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CR7 7EN , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 23 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 16th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£344,865
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
12 Aug 2021
£330,000
Leasehold
+34.7 %
20 Feb 2014
£245,000
Leasehold
+35.4 %
26 Oct 2003
£181,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £367,000
sale date: 2 Oct 2020
rooms: 5
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £307,000
sale date: 26 Apr 2017
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 24 Mar 2017
rooms: 5
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £286,000
sale date: 1 Nov 2016
rooms: 5
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 20 Feb 2015

Data Sources

The property at 188 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EN appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Aug 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Oct 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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