53 Bensham Grove, Thornton Heath, CR7 8DD is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 570 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £304,033 , which equates to approximately £533 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Nov 2007 for £174,950. Since then, the value has increased by £129,083, representing a 73.8% increase, or approximately 4.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £304,033 is:

  • 15.7% lower than the average property price on Bensham Grove
  • 6.7% lower than the average in the CR7 8DD postcode area
  • and 16.6% lower than the average price for Thornton Heath 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 1 November 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CR7 8DD

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
570 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£304,033
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£533
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

53 Bensham Grove, Thornton Heath, Croydon, Greater London Authority, CR7 8DD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Nov 2019.

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 24 Oct 2008, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 16.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, insulated (assumed) to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 30% 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, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CR7 8DD

16 th / 31
Price Rank
7% lower than average
18 th / 21
Size Rank
28% smaller than average
1 st / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
30% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CR7 8DD , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 21 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 18th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£304,033
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+74 %
16 Nov 2007
£174,950
Leasehold
+24.1 %
29 Aug 2003
£141,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 12 Apr 2013

Data Sources

The property at 53 Bensham Grove, Thornton Heath, CR7 8DD appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Nov 2007. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Nov 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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