234 Amherst Drive, Orpington, BR5 2HW is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,055 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £496,955 , which equates to approximately £471 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Jun 2018 for £400,000. Since then, the value has increased by £96,955, representing a 24.2% increase, or approximately 3.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £496,955 is:

  • 16.5% higher than the average property price on Amherst Drive
  • 24.1% higher than the average in the BR5 2HW postcode area
  • and 12.2% lower 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 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1055 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£496,955
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£471
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

234 Amherst Drive, Orpington, Bromley, Greater London Authority, BR5 2HW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Nov 2019.

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 23 Feb 2015. 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, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good 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
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BR5 2HW

4 th / 18
Price Rank
24% higher than average
4 th / 13
Size Rank
20% bigger than average
8 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BR5 2HW , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 13 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£496,955
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+24 %
13 Jun 2018
£400,000
Leasehold
+60 %
22 May 2015
£250,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1096 sq ft
sale price: £227,000
sale date: 24 May 2012
rooms: 4
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £505,000
sale date: 5 Sep 2024
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £470,000
sale date: 16 Aug 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £430,000
sale date: 17 Nov 2023
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £465,000
sale date: 14 Jun 2021

Data Sources

The property at 234 Amherst Drive, Orpington, BR5 2HW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Jun 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Nov 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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