20 Forster Road, Beckenham, BR3 4LJ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,593 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 £1,046,812 , which equates to approximately £657 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Sep 2015 for £760,000. Since then, the value has increased by £286,812, representing a 37.7% increase, or approximately 3.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,046,812 is:

  • 29.2% higher than the average property price on Forster Road
  • 17.9% higher than the average in the BR3 4LJ postcode area
  • and 73.1% higher than the average price for Beckenham as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 April 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in BR3 4LJ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1593 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,046,812
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£657
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 Forster Road, Beckenham, Bromley, Greater London Authority, BR3 4LJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Apr 2015.

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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 12 Feb 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 35.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
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
Partial double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BR3 4LJ

4 th / 18
Price Rank
18% higher than average
8 th / 12
Size Rank
1% bigger than average
3 rd / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BR3 4LJ , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 12 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 8th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,046,812
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+38 %
4 Sep 2015
£760,000
Leasehold
+72.7 %
6 Jul 2010
£440,000
Leasehold
+114.6 %
25 Jan 2002
£205,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1442 sq ft
sale price: £845,000
sale date: 25 Mar 2022
rooms: 7
size: 1598 sq ft
sale price: £840,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2018
rooms: 6
size: 1442 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 19 Jul 2010
rooms: 6
size: 1755 sq ft
sale price: £955,500
sale date: 19 Feb 2025
rooms: 6
size: 1367 sq ft
sale price: £907,000
sale date: 29 Aug 2024

Data Sources

The property at 20 Forster Road, Beckenham, BR3 4LJ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Sep 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Apr 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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