261 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ET is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 710 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 £356,582 , which equates to approximately £502 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 May 2004 for £161,000. Since then, the value has increased by £195,582, representing a 121.5% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £356,582 is:

  • 8.6% higher than the average property price on Bensham Lane
  • 6.6% lower than the average in the CR7 7ET postcode area
  • and 2.2% lower than the average price for Thornton Heath as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 12 September 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CR7 7ET

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
710 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£356,582
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£502
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

261 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, Croydon, Greater London Authority, CR7 7ET has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Sep 2020.

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 8 Aug 2018. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
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

21 st / 34
Price Rank
7% lower than average
20 th / 25
Size Rank
15% smaller than average
6 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CR7 7ET , this house's estimated value ranks 21th out of 34. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 25 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 20th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£356,582
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+121 %
6 May 2004
£161,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 8 Apr 2019
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 25 Aug 2017
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 25 Aug 2011
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £163,000
sale date: 6 May 2010
rooms: 4
size: 739 sq ft
sale price: £162,500
sale date: 10 Nov 2009

Data Sources

The property at 261 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, Croydon, Greater London Authority, CR7 7ET appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 6 May 2004. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Sep 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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