26 Leighton Gardens, South Croydon, CR2 9DY is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 904 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 £566,220 , which equates to approximately £626 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Feb 2022 for £565,000. Since then, the value has increased by £1,220, representing a 0.2% increase, or approximately 0.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £566,220 is:

  • 5.6% higher than the average property price on Leighton Gardens
  • 2.7% higher than the average in the CR2 9DY postcode area
  • and 17.6% higher than the average price for South Croydon 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 6 April 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
904 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£566,220
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£626
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Leighton Gardens, South Croydon, Croydon, Greater London Authority, CR2 9DY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Apr 2016.

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 11 Aug 2009, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 6700%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 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 lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
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
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to CR2 9DY

6 th / 17
Price Rank
3% higher than average
9 th / 10
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
3 rd / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CR2 9DY , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 10 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 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£566,220
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+0 %
22 Feb 2022
£565,000
Leasehold
+22.8 %
24 Mar 2017
£460,000
Leasehold
+84 %
9 Dec 2009
£250,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 30 Nov 2001
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £94,000
sale date: 6 Sep 1996
rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £570,000
sale date: 1 Apr 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1154 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 26 May 2009
rooms: 4
size: 1324 sq ft
sale price: £315,500
sale date: 25 Jan 2008

Data Sources

The property at 26 Leighton Gardens, South Croydon, CR2 9DY appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Feb 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Apr 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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