231 Amherst Drive, Orpington, BR5 2HN is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,227 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 £767,116 , which equates to approximately £625 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Sep 2023 for £725,000. Since then, the value has increased by £42,116, representing a 5.8% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £767,116 is:

  • 79.8% higher than the average property price on Amherst Drive
  • 63.6% higher than the average in the BR5 2HN postcode area
  • and 35.5% 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 15 November 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1227 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£767,116
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£625
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

231 Amherst Drive, Orpington, Bromley, Greater London, BR5 2HN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Nov 2022.

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 12 Aug 2022. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 10.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
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
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to BR5 2HN

2 nd / 20
Price Rank
64% higher than average
2 nd / 16
Size Rank
34% bigger than average
2 nd / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BR5 2HN , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 16 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 2nd out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£767,116
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
15 Sep 2023
£725,000
Leasehold
+530.4 %
16 Dec 1997
£115,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £430,000
sale date: 17 Nov 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1216 sq ft
sale price: £420,000
sale date: 11 Mar 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £415,000
sale date: 26 Oct 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 13 Jun 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1096 sq ft
sale price: £227,000
sale date: 24 May 2012

Data Sources

The property at 231 Amherst Drive, Orpington, BR5 2HN appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Sep 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Nov 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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