5 Longbury Close, Orpington, BR5 2LB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 904 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 £478,624 , which equates to approximately £529 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Jun 2023 for £450,000. Since then, the value has increased by £28,624, representing a 6.4% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £478,624 is:

  • 9.5% higher than the average property price on Longbury Close
  • 14.6% higher than the average in the BR5 2LB postcode area
  • and 15.4% lower than the average price for Orpington as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded 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 3 March 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
904 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£478,624
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£529
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Longbury Close, Orpington, Bromley, Greater London, BR5 2LB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Mar 2023.

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 26 Nov 2009. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BR5 2LB

4 th / 13
Price Rank
15% higher than average
5 th / 10
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
2 nd / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BR5 2LB , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 10 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 5th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£478,624
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
16 Jun 2023
£450,000
Leasehold
+143.2 %
16 Apr 2010
£185,000
Leasehold
0 %
4 Dec 2009
£185,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2022
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £217,000
sale date: 16 Apr 2007

Data Sources

The property at 5 Longbury Close, Orpington, BR5 2LB appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Jun 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Mar 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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