Flat 3, 117A Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EU is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 840 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £231,500 , which equates to approximately £276 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Mar 2021 for £238,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £6,500, representing a 2.7% decrease, or approximately 0.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £231,500 is:

  • 29.5% lower than the average property price on Bensham Lane
  • 30.5% lower than the average in the CR7 7EU postcode area
  • and 36.5% 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 once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 3 February 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
840 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£231,500
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£276
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 3, 117A 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 3 Feb 2021.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Jan 2011. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.9%.

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, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CR7 7EU

7 th / 12
Price Rank
30% lower than average
3 rd / 7
Size Rank
11% bigger than average
7 th / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
38% lower than average

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

Sale History

Today
£231,500
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-3 %
1 Mar 2021
£238,000
Leasehold
+26.6 %
14 Jan 2015
£188,000
Leasehold
-6 %
24 Nov 2006
£200,000
Leasehold
+53.8 %
26 Feb 2003
£130,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 7 Jun 2021
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 19 Jun 2018
rooms: 3
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 14 Jul 2015
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 9 Nov 2007
rooms: 3
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £84,000
sale date: 30 Mar 2006

Data Sources

The property at Flat 3, 117A Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EU appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Mar 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Feb 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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