278 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EP is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 538 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £318,720 , which equates to approximately £592 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Sep 2015 for £249,000. Since then, the value has increased by £69,720, representing a 28.0% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £318,720 is:

  • 2.9% lower than the average property price on Bensham Lane
  • 4.8% lower than the average in the CR7 7EP postcode area
  • and 12.5% lower than the average price for Thornton Heath as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 8 April 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in CR7 7EP

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
538 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£318,720
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£592
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

278 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, Croydon, Greater London, CR7 7EP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Apr 2022.

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 13 Apr 2012, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 4.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
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 7EP

19 th / 33
Price Rank
5% lower than average
24 th / 28
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
7 th / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CR7 7EP , this house's estimated value ranks 19th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 28 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 24th out of 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£318,720
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+28 %
18 Sep 2015
£249,000
Leasehold
+50.5 %
28 Sep 2012
£165,500
Leasehold
+0.3 %
12 Apr 2006
£164,950
Leasehold
+233.2 %
14 Jun 1996
£49,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 7 Feb 2022
rooms: 4
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £334,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2021
rooms: 4
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 17 Dec 2020
rooms: 4
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 9 Oct 2020
rooms: 4
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £262,000
sale date: 26 Nov 2018

Data Sources

The property at 278 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EP appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Sep 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Apr 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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