242 Amherst Drive, Orpington, BR5 2HW is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 775 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 £427,582 , which equates to approximately £552 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Aug 2016 for £345,000. Since then, the value has increased by £82,582, representing a 23.9% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £427,582 is:

  • 0.2% higher than the average property price on Amherst Drive
  • 6.7% higher than the average in the BR5 2HW postcode area
  • and 24.5% 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 5 February 2014, 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
775 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£427,582
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£552
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

242 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 5 Feb 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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 2 May 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 11.3%.

Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to BR5 2HW

10 th / 18
Price Rank
7% higher than average
9 th / 13
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
2 nd / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BR5 2HW , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 18. 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 9th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£427,582
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+24 %
26 Aug 2016
£345,000
Leasehold
+72.5 %
1 Mar 2007
£200,000
Leasehold
+60 %
18 Jan 2002
£125,000
Leasehold
+85.2 %
6 Sep 1996
£67,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £409,000
sale date: 10 Oct 2024
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 4 Nov 2022
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £441,000
sale date: 26 Jul 2022
rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £431,500
sale date: 8 Jul 2022
rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 25 Jan 2019

Data Sources

The property at 242 Amherst Drive, Orpington, BR5 2HW appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Aug 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Feb 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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