24 Lower Croft, Swanley, BR8 8BA is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 818 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 £390,696 , which equates to approximately £478 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Feb 2015 for £250,000. Since then, the value has increased by £140,696, representing a 56.3% increase, or approximately 5.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £390,696 is:

  • 7.3% lower than the average property price on Lower Croft
  • 5.3% lower than the average in the BR8 8BA postcode area
  • and 11.8% lower than the average price for Swanley 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 17 October 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
818 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£390,696
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£478
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

24 Lower Croft, Swanley, Sevenoaks, Kent, BR8 8BA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Oct 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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 Sep 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 23.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • 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 good.
  • The windows were upgraded from full secondary glazing to some double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 41% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Some double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 41% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to BR8 8BA

13 th / 20
Price Rank
5% lower than average
13 th / 13
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
2 nd / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BR8 8BA , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 13 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 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£390,696
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+56 %
3 Feb 2015
£250,000
Leasehold
+28.2 %
15 Apr 2011
£195,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £395,000
sale date: 25 Aug 2021
rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 29 Mar 2019
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2018
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2017
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £216,750
sale date: 12 Jun 2015

Data Sources

The property at 24 Lower Croft, Swanley, BR8 8BA appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 3 Feb 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Oct 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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