42 Swallowdale, South Croydon, CR2 8SJ is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 570 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £253,203 , which equates to approximately £444 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Jun 2021 for £262,500. Since then, the value has decreased by £9,297, representing a 3.5% decrease, or approximately 0.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £253,203 is:

  • 2.5% lower than the average property price on Swallowdale
  • 7.4% lower than the average in the CR2 8SJ postcode area
  • and 47.4% lower than the average price for South Croydon 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 20 February 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CR2 8SJ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced Maisonette
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
570 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£253,203
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£444
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

42 Swallowdale, South Croydon, Croydon, Greater London, CR2 8SJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Feb 2025.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 3 Aug 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the heating system type remained the same (room heaters, electric).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CR2 8SJ

24 th / 38
Price Rank
7% lower than average
19 th / 31
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
14 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CR2 8SJ , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 24th out of 38. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 31 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 19th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£253,203
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-4 %
4 Jun 2021
£262,500
Leasehold
+47.1 %
9 Jan 2014
£178,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £172,000
sale date: 19 Aug 2024
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £271,500
sale date: 17 Nov 2023
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 23 Apr 2022
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 24 Mar 2022
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2021

Data Sources

The property at 42 Swallowdale, South Croydon, CR2 8SJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Jun 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Feb 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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