81 Amherst Drive, Orpington, BR5 2ES is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 936 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £503,571 , which equates to approximately £538 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Aug 2024 for £470,000. Since then, the value has increased by £33,571, representing a 7.1% increase, or approximately 5.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £503,571 is:

  • 18.0% higher than the average property price on Amherst Drive
  • 13.5% higher than the average in the BR5 2ES postcode area
  • and 11.0% lower 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 27 October 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
936 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£503,571
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£538
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

81 Amherst Drive, Orpington, Bromley, Greater London, BR5 2ES has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Oct 2023.

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 6 Feb 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 8.2%.

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, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to BR5 2ES

4 th / 20
Price Rank
13% higher than average
3 rd / 13
Size Rank
14% bigger than average
12 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in BR5 2ES , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 20. 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 3rd out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£503,571
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+7 %
16 Aug 2024
£470,000
Leasehold
+319.6 %
17 Sep 1999
£112,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £441,000
sale date: 26 Jul 2022
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £465,000
sale date: 14 Jun 2021
rooms: 4
size: 798 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 24 Jul 2015
rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 26 May 2015
rooms: 4
size: 820 sq ft
sale price: £234,995
sale date: 8 May 2012

Data Sources

The property at 81 Amherst Drive, Orpington, BR5 2ES appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Aug 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Oct 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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