42 Howbury Lane, Erith, DA8 2DR is a freehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 775 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £249,547 , which equates to approximately £322 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Feb 1999 for £58,500. Since then, the value has increased by £191,047, representing a 326.6% increase, or approximately 11.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £249,547 is:

  • 29.2% lower than the average property price on Howbury Lane
  • 25.0% lower than the average in the DA8 2DR postcode area
  • and 31.5% lower than the average price for Erith 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 3 April 2026, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in DA8 2DR

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
775 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£249,547
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£322
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Howbury Lane, Erith, Bexley, Greater London, DA8 2DR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Apr 2026.

This property is heated by an air source heat pump and radiators. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 Sep 2025, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 14.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to air source heat pump, radiators, electric, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 125 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, with external insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Air source heat pump, radiators, electric
Very Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, with external insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to DA8 2DR

21 st / 22
Price Rank
25% lower than average
6 th / 21
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
19 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£249,547
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+327 %
18 Feb 1999
£58,500
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £322,000
sale date: 5 Feb 2021
rooms: 5
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2016
rooms: 7
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £102,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2003
rooms: 6
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 6 Mar 2020
rooms: 5
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 11 Dec 2019

Data Sources

The property at 42 Howbury Lane, Erith, DA8 2DR appears once in HM Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 18 Feb 1999. It also has three Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 3 Apr 2026. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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