97 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EU is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 603 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £337,634 , which equates to approximately £560 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Feb 2003 for £136,800. Since then, the value has increased by £200,834, representing a 146.8% increase, or approximately 6.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £337,634 is:

  • 2.9% higher than the average property price on Bensham Lane
  • 1.4% higher than the average in the CR7 7EU postcode area
  • and 7.4% lower than the average price for Thornton Heath 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 10 December 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
603 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£337,634
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£560
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

97 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, Croydon, Greater London, CR7 7EU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Dec 2020.

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 10 May 2016. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 4.5%.

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 average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CR7 7EU

6 th / 12
Price Rank
1% higher than average
6 th / 7
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
1 st / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CR7 7EU , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 7 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 6th out of 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£337,634
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+147 %
7 Feb 2003
£136,800
Leasehold
+80 %
28 Jun 2002
£76,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 20 May 2012
rooms: 4
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 11 Nov 2024
rooms: 4
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £376,000
sale date: 17 May 2024
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 7 Feb 2022
rooms: 4
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £334,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2021

Data Sources

The property at 97 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Feb 2003. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Dec 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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