596A Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2BA is a leasehold flat built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 646 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £229,137 , which equates to approximately £355 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Sep 2015 for £208,950. Since then, the value has increased by £20,187, representing a 9.7% increase, or approximately 0.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £229,137 is:

  • 42.2% lower than the average property price on Brighton Road
  • 35.2% lower than the average in the CR8 2BA postcode area
  • and 63.2% lower than the average price for Purley as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). 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 30 October 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in CR8 2BA

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
646 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£229,137
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£355
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

596A Brighton Road, Purley, Croydon, Greater London, CR8 2BA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Oct 2021.

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 17 Aug 2020, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 31.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, insulated (assumed) to (another dwelling above), changing energy efficiency from average to n/a.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CR8 2BA

20 th / 24
Price Rank
35% lower than average
6 th / 13
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
12 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£229,137
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+10 %
28 Sep 2015
£208,950
Leasehold
+49.3 %
11 Jun 2004
£140,000
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
High flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
High

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has high surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth Medium
  • 0.3m depth Low
  • 0.6m depth Low
  • 0.9m depth Low
  • 1.2m depth Very low

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 580 sq ft
sale price: £237,500
sale date: 26 Apr 2019
rooms: 2
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £177,000
sale date: 7 Feb 2014
rooms: 2
size: 579 sq ft
sale price: £192,000
sale date: 8 Oct 2010
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £167,000
sale date: 19 Mar 2007
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 24 Mar 2026

Data Sources

The property at 596A Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2BA appears two times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Sep 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 30 Oct 2021. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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