285 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ER is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 786 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 £298,392 , which equates to approximately £380 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Apr 2023 for £300,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £1,608, representing a 0.5% decrease, or approximately 0.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £298,392 is:

  • 9.1% lower than the average property price on Bensham Lane
  • 1.2% higher than the average in the CR7 7ER postcode area
  • and 18.1% lower than the average price for Thornton Heath as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 27 January 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CR7 7ER

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
786 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£298,392
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£380
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

285 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, Croydon, Greater London, CR7 7ER has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Jan 2025.

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 24 Jul 2019. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 11.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 44% 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, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
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 7ER

25 th / 46
Price Rank
1% higher than average
18 th / 32
Size Rank
4% bigger than average
22 nd / 32
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CR7 7ER , this house's estimated value ranks 25th out of 46. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 22th out of 32 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 18th out of 32 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£298,392
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-1 %
14 Apr 2023
£300,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £314,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2016
rooms: 3
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 5 Feb 2016
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 27 Nov 2015
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £207,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2006
rooms: 3
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 8 Feb 2005

Data Sources

The property at 285 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, Croydon, Greater London, CR7 7ER appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 14 Apr 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Jan 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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