28, Hollingbourne Tower Westwell Close, Orpington, BR5 4QU is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 560 square feet of living space and is situated on the 5th floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £172,414 , which equates to approximately £308 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Aug 2019 for £155,000. Since then, the value has increased by £17,414, representing a 11.2% increase, or approximately 1.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £172,414 is:

  • 21.8% lower than the average property price on Westwell Close
  • 17.3% lower than the average in the BR5 4QU postcode area
  • and 69.5% lower 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 29 April 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
560 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
5th floor
Price (estimate)
£172,414
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£308
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

28, Hollingbourne Tower Westwell Close, Orpington, Bromley, Greater London Authority, BR5 4QU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Apr 2019.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Electric instantaneous heaters at the point of use are used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 18 Nov 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 36.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to electric storage heaters, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric instantaneous at point of use, with its energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric instantaneous at point of use
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BR5 4QU

48 th / 53
Price Rank
17% lower than average
48 th / 53
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
8 th / 53
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in BR5 4QU , this flat's estimated value ranks 48th out of 53. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 53 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 48th out of 53 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£172,414
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+11 %
9 Aug 2019
£155,000
Leasehold
+19.2 %
26 Jan 2007
£130,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 1 Dec 2023
rooms: 2
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £175,150
sale date: 30 Sep 2022
rooms: 2
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2022
rooms: 2
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £147,000
sale date: 22 Oct 2021
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2017

Data Sources

The property at 28, Hollingbourne Tower Westwell Close, Orpington, BR5 4QU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Aug 2019. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Apr 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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