255 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ET is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 657 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 £318,109 , which equates to approximately £484 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Aug 2017 for £290,000. Since then, the value has increased by £28,109, representing a 9.7% increase, or approximately 1.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £318,109 is:

  • 3.1% lower than the average property price on Bensham Lane
  • 16.7% lower than the average in the CR7 7ET postcode area
  • and 12.7% lower than the average price for Thornton Heath 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 11 July 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
657 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£318,109
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£484
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

255 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, Croydon, Greater London, CR7 7ET has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Jul 2024.

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 Feb 2022. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CR7 7ET

29 th / 34
Price Rank
17% lower than average
23 rd / 25
Size Rank
21% smaller than average
9 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CR7 7ET , this house's estimated value ranks 29th out of 34. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 25 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 23th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£318,109
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+10 %
25 Aug 2017
£290,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 8 Apr 2019
rooms: 4
size: 739 sq ft
sale price: £162,500
sale date: 10 Nov 2009
rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £157,500
sale date: 25 Jun 2004
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £161,000
sale date: 6 May 2004
rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 19 Mar 2004

Data Sources

The property at 255 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, Croydon, Greater London, CR7 7ET appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 25 Aug 2017. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Jul 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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