8 Abbots Close, Orpington, BR5 1HW is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,959 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £949,760 , which equates to approximately £485 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Apr 2016 for £760,000. Since then, the value has increased by £189,760, representing a 25.0% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £949,760 is:

  • 20.1% higher than the average property price on Abbots Close
  • 23.7% higher than the average in the BR5 1HW postcode area
  • and 67.8% 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 14 December 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1959 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£949,760
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£485
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Abbots Close, Orpington, Bromley, Greater London Authority, BR5 1HW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Dec 2015.

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 19 Oct 2015. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to BR5 1HW

2 nd / 13
Price Rank
24% higher than average
1 st / 13
Size Rank
77% bigger than average
12 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
30% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BR5 1HW , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 13 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 1st out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£949,760
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+25 %
7 Apr 2016
£760,000
Leasehold
+81 %
31 Oct 2006
£420,000
Leasehold
+53.8 %
29 Jun 2000
£273,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1744 sq ft
sale price: £851,000
sale date: 16 Dec 2021
rooms: 8
size: 1938 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 20 Nov 2009

Data Sources

The property at 8 Abbots Close, Orpington, BR5 1HW appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Apr 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Dec 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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