55 The Highway, Orpington, BR6 9DQ is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,690 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £722,275 , which equates to approximately £427 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Jul 2016 for £594,000. Since then, the value has increased by £128,275, representing a 21.6% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £722,275 is:

  • 6.1% higher than the average property price on The Highway
  • 0.7% higher than the average in the BR6 9DQ postcode area
  • and 27.6% 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 29 May 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1690 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£722,275
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£427
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

55 The Highway, Orpington, Bromley, Greater London, BR6 9DQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 May 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 5 Feb 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 17.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good 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
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BR6 9DQ

17 th / 22
Price Rank
1% higher than average
2 nd / 18
Size Rank
31% bigger than average
18 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BR6 9DQ , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 18 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 2nd out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£722,275
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+22 %
28 Jul 2016
£594,000
Leasehold
+65.5 %
30 Apr 2010
£359,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

77 The Highway, Orpington, BR6 9DQ
rooms: 7
size: 1808 sq ft
sale price: £760,000
sale date: 27 Jul 2016
105 The Highway, Orpington, BR6 9DQ
rooms: 5
size: 1511 sq ft
sale price: £465,000
sale date: 8 Jul 2011
47 The Highway, Orpington, BR6 9DQ
rooms: 7
size: 1513 sq ft
sale price: £395,000
sale date: 3 Feb 2010

Data Sources

The property at 55 The Highway, Orpington, BR6 9DQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Jul 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 May 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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