28 Forest Way, Orpington, BR5 2AQ is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,475 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £718,116 , which equates to approximately £487 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Aug 2019 for £600,000. Since then, the value has increased by £118,116, representing a 19.7% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £718,116 is:

  • 2.0% higher than the average property price on Forest Way
  • 7.9% higher than the average in the BR5 2AQ postcode area
  • and 26.9% higher than the average price for Orpington 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 16 August 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1475 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£718,116
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£487
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

28 Forest Way, Orpington, Bromley, Greater London Authority, BR5 2AQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Aug 2017.

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 22 Apr 2014. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • 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 18% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to BR5 2AQ

3 rd / 15
Price Rank
8% higher than average
4 th / 14
Size Rank
15% bigger than average
4 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BR5 2AQ , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 14 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 4th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£718,116
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
22 Aug 2019
£600,000
Leasehold
+119 %
1 Jun 2001
£274,000
Leasehold
+72.9 %
22 Nov 1996
£158,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £600,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2016
rooms: 6
size: 1588 sq ft
sale price: £620,000
sale date: 12 May 2016
rooms: 8
size: 1658 sq ft
sale price: £750,000
sale date: 20 Jan 2017
rooms: 6
size: 1656 sq ft
sale price: £488,000
sale date: 15 Dec 2006
rooms: 6
size: 1302 sq ft
sale price: £141,000
sale date: 9 Sep 1996

Data Sources

The property at 28 Forest Way, Orpington, BR5 2AQ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Aug 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Aug 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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