40 Austin Road, Orpington, BR5 2BU is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 850 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 £391,573 , which equates to approximately £461 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Dec 2012 for £205,000. Since then, the value has increased by £186,573, representing a 91.0% increase, or approximately 7.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £391,573 is:

  • 21.5% lower than the average property price on Austin Road
  • 19.6% lower than the average in the BR5 2BU postcode area
  • and 30.8% 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 October 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
850 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£391,573
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£461
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Austin Road, Orpington, Bromley, Greater London Authority, BR5 2BU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Oct 2014.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 18 Jul 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 29.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof energy efficiency changing from average to very poor, with the construction or insulation remaining pitched, 75 mm loft insulation.
  • 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 low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BR5 2BU

17 th / 18
Price Rank
20% lower than average
8 th / 11
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
10 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BR5 2BU , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 11 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 8th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£391,573
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+91 %
20 Dec 2012
£205,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 912 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 3 Jul 2015
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 22 May 2015
rooms: 5
size: 922 sq ft
sale price: £268,000
sale date: 22 Dec 2010
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £193,000
sale date: 3 Jul 2003
rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 4 Aug 2017

Data Sources

The property at 40 Austin Road, Orpington, Bromley, Greater London Authority, BR5 2BU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 Dec 2012. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Oct 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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