53 Merlin Road, Welling, DA16 2JL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 657 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £413,427 , which equates to approximately £630 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Oct 2018 for £347,500. Since then, the value has increased by £65,927, representing a 19.0% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £413,427 is:

  • 10.7% lower than the average property price on Merlin Road
  • 13.0% lower than the average in the DA16 2JL postcode area
  • and 8.0% lower than the average price for Welling 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 16 January 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in DA16 2JL

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
657 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£413,427
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£630
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

53 Merlin Road, Welling, Bexley, Greater London, DA16 2JL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Jan 2024.

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 7 Feb 2018, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 30.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to DA16 2JL

12 th / 22
Price Rank
13% lower than average
13 th / 14
Size Rank
25% smaller than average
1 st / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DA16 2JL , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 14 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 13th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£413,427
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
8 Oct 2018
£347,500
Leasehold
+171.5 %
29 Jun 2001
£127,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £370,000
sale date: 14 Aug 2024
rooms: 4
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 6 Dec 2019
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £370,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2019
rooms: 4
size: 688 sq ft
sale price: £346,000
sale date: 8 Apr 2019
rooms: 4
size: 692 sq ft
sale price: £186,000
sale date: 26 Jun 2012

Data Sources

The property at 53 Merlin Road, Welling, DA16 2JL appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Oct 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Jan 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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