28 Somerden Road, Orpington, BR5 4HS is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 721 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 £468,427 , which equates to approximately £649 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Jan 2021 for £400,000. Since then, the value has increased by £68,427, representing a 17.1% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £468,427 is:

  • 7.3% higher than the average property price on Somerden Road
  • 11.7% higher than the average in the BR5 4HS postcode area
  • and 17.2% lower than the average price for Orpington as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 27 October 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in BR5 4HS

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
721 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£468,427
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£649
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

28 Somerden Road, Orpington, Bromley, Greater London, BR5 4HS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Oct 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 31 Oct 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 8.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to very good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to BR5 4HS

13 th / 38
Price Rank
12% higher than average
12 th / 27
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
12 th / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BR5 4HS , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 13th out of 38. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 27 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 27 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£468,427
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
21 Jan 2021
£400,000
Leasehold
+42.9 %
16 May 2014
£280,000
Leasehold
+180 %
31 May 2002
£100,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £475,000
sale date: 21 Jan 2025
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £370,000
sale date: 27 Jun 2024
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £475,000
sale date: 13 Apr 2023
rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £408,000
sale date: 16 Mar 2023
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £420,000
sale date: 24 May 2022

Data Sources

The property at 28 Somerden Road, Orpington, BR5 4HS appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Jan 2021. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Oct 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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