79 Empress Drive, Chislehurst, BR7 5BQ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,313 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 £796,055 , which equates to approximately £606 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Dec 2013 for £455,000. Since then, the value has increased by £341,055, representing a 75.0% increase, or approximately 6.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £796,055 is:

  • 14.9% higher than the average property price on Empress Drive
  • 25.5% higher than the average in the BR7 5BQ postcode area
  • and 1.0% lower than the average price for Chislehurst 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 6 October 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1313 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£796,055
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£606
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

79 Empress Drive, Chislehurst, Bromley, Greater London, BR7 5BQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Oct 2022.

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 8 Jul 2022, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 8.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 48% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 48% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to BR7 5BQ

3 rd / 36
Price Rank
25% higher than average
7 th / 29
Size Rank
25% bigger than average
21 st / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in BR7 5BQ , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 36. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th out of 29 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 7th out of 29 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£796,055
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+75 %
13 Dec 2013
£455,000
Leasehold
+54.2 %
18 Aug 2008
£295,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1389 sq ft
sale price: £143,000
sale date: 3 Sep 2001

Data Sources

The property at 79 Empress Drive, Chislehurst, BR7 5BQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Dec 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Oct 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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