34 Fairbairn Close, Purley, CR8 4DZ is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 366 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £164,665 , which equates to approximately £450 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Apr 2021 for £170,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £5,335, representing a 3.1% decrease, or approximately 0.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £164,665 is:

  • 14.6% lower than the average property price on Fairbairn Close
  • 15.2% lower than the average in the CR8 4DZ postcode area
  • and 73.2% lower than the average price for Purley 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 25 June 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
366 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£164,665
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£450
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

34 Fairbairn Close, Purley, Croydon, Greater London Authority, CR8 4DZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Jun 2020.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully triple glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 4 Aug 2009, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 12.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from average to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from full secondary glazing to fully triple glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully triple glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to CR8 4DZ

24 th / 52
Price Rank
15% lower than average
39 th / 51
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
5 th / 51
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CR8 4DZ , this flat's estimated value ranks 24th out of 52. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 51 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 39th out of 51 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£164,665
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-3 %
13 Apr 2021
£170,000
Leasehold
+16 %
17 Apr 2015
£146,500
Leasehold
+42.9 %
25 Oct 2002
£102,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £193,000
sale date: 12 Sep 2024
rooms: 1
size: 355 sq ft
sale price: £131,000
sale date: 17 Jan 2024
rooms: 1
size: 377 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 26 Sep 2022
rooms: 2
size: 411 sq ft
sale price: £222,500
sale date: 22 Oct 2019
rooms: 1
size: 366 sq ft
sale price: £157,000
sale date: 19 Jul 2019

Data Sources

The property at 34 Fairbairn Close, Purley, CR8 4DZ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Apr 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Jun 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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