27 Higher Drive, Purley, CR8 2HQ is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,324 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £672,388 , which equates to approximately £508 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Jul 2023 for £700,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £27,612, representing a 3.9% decrease, or approximately 1.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £672,388 is:

  • 9.1% lower than the average property price on Higher Drive
  • 13.6% lower than the average in the CR8 2HQ postcode area
  • and 6.8% higher than the average price for Purley 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 February 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CR8 2HQ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1324 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£672,388
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£508
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

27 Higher Drive, Purley, Croydon, Greater London, CR8 2HQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of A, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Feb 2023.

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 28 Oct 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to A, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 64.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, with external insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 35% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, with external insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CR8 2HQ

11 th / 11
Price Rank
14% lower than average
3 rd / 4
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
3 rd / 4
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CR8 2HQ , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 4 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 4 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£672,388
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-4 %
28 Jul 2023
£700,000
Leasehold
+47.4 %
16 Jan 2015
£475,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £640,000
sale date: 2 Aug 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1453 sq ft
sale price: £730,000
sale date: 18 Aug 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1496 sq ft
sale price: £740,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1389 sq ft
sale price: £660,000
sale date: 24 Nov 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1282 sq ft
sale price: £890,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2020

Data Sources

The property at 27 Higher Drive, Purley, CR8 2HQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Jul 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Feb 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

This website uses public sector information from:

These datasets are licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by HM Land Registry or DLUHC.


Disclaimer: StreetScan.co.uk makes all reasonable efforts to ensure the information provided on this website is current and accurate; however, no warranties or representations are made as to its completeness or accuracy. StreetScan.co.uk expressly disclaims any and all liability for any loss, damage, or expense arising directly or indirectly from the use of, or reliance upon, such information.