49 Sparrow Drive, Orpington, BR5 1RY is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 980 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £495,833 , which equates to approximately £506 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Nov 2009 for £227,500. Since then, the value has increased by £268,333, representing a 117.9% increase, or approximately 7.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £495,833 is:

  • 0.2% lower than the average property price on Sparrow Drive
  • 3.2% lower than the average in the BR5 1RY postcode area
  • and 12.4% lower than the average price for Orpington as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 13 September 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in BR5 1RY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
980 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£495,833
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£506
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

49 Sparrow Drive, Orpington, Bromley, Greater London, BR5 1RY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Sep 2021.

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 22 Jul 2009. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 2.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% 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, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
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 BR5 1RY

27 th / 32
Price Rank
3% lower than average
14 th / 20
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
14 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BR5 1RY , this house's estimated value ranks 27th out of 32. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 20 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 14th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£495,833
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+118 %
11 Nov 2009
£227,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £480,000
sale date: 17 Jun 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1164 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 23 Jul 2009
rooms: 5
size: 1339 sq ft
sale price: £247,500
sale date: 14 Aug 2009
rooms: 5
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 12 Feb 2013
rooms: 4
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £460,000
sale date: 14 Nov 2022

Data Sources

The property at 49 Sparrow Drive, Orpington, Bromley, Greater London, BR5 1RY appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 11 Nov 2009. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Sep 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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