26 Swallowdale, South Croydon, CR2 8SJ is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 560 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £276,124 , which equates to approximately £493 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Aug 2021 for £280,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £3,876, representing a 1.4% decrease, or approximately 0.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £276,124 is:

  • 6.3% higher than the average property price on Swallowdale
  • 1.0% higher than the average in the CR2 8SJ postcode area
  • and 42.7% lower 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 22 December 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CR2 8SJ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Maisonette
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
560 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£276,124
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£493
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

26 Swallowdale, South Croydon, Croydon, Greater London, CR2 8SJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Dec 2020.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 4 Jun 2019. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 2.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CR2 8SJ

10 th / 38
Price Rank
1% higher than average
23 rd / 31
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
6 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CR2 8SJ , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 10th out of 38. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 31 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 23th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£276,124
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-1 %
31 Aug 2021
£280,000
Leasehold
+28.1 %
30 Oct 2019
£218,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £172,000
sale date: 19 Aug 2024
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £271,500
sale date: 17 Nov 2023
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 23 Apr 2022
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 24 Mar 2022
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2021

Data Sources

The property at 26 Swallowdale, South Croydon, CR2 8SJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Aug 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Dec 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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