8 Lower Road, Swanley, BR8 7RZ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 786 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £468,531 , which equates to approximately £596 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Jun 2009 for £210,000. Since then, the value has increased by £258,531, representing a 123.1% increase, or approximately 7.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £468,531 is:

  • 8.1% higher than the average property price on Lower Road
  • 2.9% higher than the average in the BR8 7RZ postcode area
  • and 5.8% higher than the average price for Swanley as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 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 2 March 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in BR8 7RZ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
786 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£468,531
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£596
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Lower Road, Swanley, Sevenoaks, Kent, BR8 7RZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Mar 2016.

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 24 Feb 2015, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 24.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from good to very good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, with internal insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 80% of 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
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, with internal insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BR8 7RZ

12 th / 29
Price Rank
3% higher than average
18 th / 25
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
6 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BR8 7RZ , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 12th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 25 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 18th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£468,531
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+123 %
25 Jun 2009
£210,000
Leasehold
+22.1 %
30 Mar 2006
£172,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £362,500
sale date: 12 Jan 2024
rooms: 5
size: 781 sq ft
sale price: £224,000
sale date: 25 Apr 2013
rooms: 4
size: 896 sq ft
sale price: £242,500
sale date: 1 Jun 2012
rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2011
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 6 Nov 2009

Data Sources

The property at 8 Lower Road, Swanley, BR8 7RZ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Jun 2009. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Mar 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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