87 Amherst Drive, Orpington, BR5 2ES is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 904 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 £443,949 , which equates to approximately £491 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Dec 2009 for £205,000. Since then, the value has increased by £238,949, representing a 116.6% increase, or approximately 7.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £443,949 is:

  • 4.0% higher than the average property price on Amherst Drive
  • 0.0% higher than the average in the BR5 2ES postcode area
  • and 21.6% 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 19 September 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
904 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£443,949
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£491
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

87 Amherst Drive, Orpington, Bromley, Greater London Authority, BR5 2ES has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Sep 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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 11 Dec 2008, and the property received the same rating of E with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 45.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to BR5 2ES

8 th / 20
Price Rank
0% same as average
6 th / 13
Size Rank
10% bigger than average
11 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BR5 2ES , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th 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 6th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£443,949
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+117 %
18 Dec 2009
£205,000
Leasehold
-8.9 %
18 Dec 2006
£225,000
Leasehold
+230.9 %
19 May 1995
£68,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £470,000
sale date: 16 Aug 2024
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

Data Sources

The property at 87 Amherst Drive, Orpington, BR5 2ES appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Dec 2009. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Sep 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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