55 Crofton Lane, Orpington, BR5 1HJ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,345 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £824,480 , which equates to approximately £613 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Dec 2020 for £700,000. Since then, the value has increased by £124,480, representing a 17.8% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £824,480 is:

  • 4.6% lower than the average property price on Crofton Lane
  • 17.9% higher than the average in the BR5 1HJ postcode area
  • and 45.7% higher 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 21 January 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1345 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£824,480
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£613
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

55 Crofton Lane, Orpington, Bromley, Greater London Authority, BR5 1HJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Jan 2020.

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 5 Mar 2018, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 64.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 12% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
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 BR5 1HJ

6 th / 14
Price Rank
18% higher than average
6 th / 11
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
3 rd / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BR5 1HJ , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 11 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 6th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£824,480
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+18 %
15 Dec 2020
£700,000
Leasehold
+47.4 %
28 Mar 2018
£475,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £287,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2004
rooms: 6
size: 1292 sq ft
sale price: £585,000
sale date: 29 Aug 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £600,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1216 sq ft
sale price: £730,000
sale date: 1 Jun 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1507 sq ft
sale price: £665,000
sale date: 23 Jun 2021

Data Sources

The property at 55 Crofton Lane, Orpington, BR5 1HJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Dec 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Jan 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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