Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
31 Cotton Hill, Bromley, BR1 5RT
4 planning records
Estimated value
£521,000
- Since the 2006 sale (£215,000)+142%
- Against BR1 5RT's recent median (£430,000)+21%
Newest record on this page: July 2022. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
96 m²
1033 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£521,000
- Against its 2006 sale (£215,000)+142%
- Against BR1 5RT's recent median (£430,000)+21%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 31 Cotton Hill is modelled from its 96 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in BR1 5RT. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
96 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2020
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2006
Recent sales in BR1 5RT
5 sales, median £430,000 (2022–2015)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: July 2022 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 4 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
31 Cotton Hill valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
8 August 2006Most recent
£215,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BR1 5RT: £430,000 (2022–2015).
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 31 Cotton Hill, Bromley, BR1 5RT. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 31 Cotton Hill
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
31 Cotton Hill is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bromley (BR1 5RT). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.
It hasn't traded since August 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £521,000 sits 142.3% above the 2006 sale of £215,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£208/sq ft) was about 29.2% below the postcode norm. 4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 96 m² it's 17.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (82 m² median across 15 EPCs).
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms3
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2020
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 8 September 2030
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Sept 2020from Sept 2009
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
95%73%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 31 Cotton Hill, Bromley, BR1 5RT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
31 Cotton Hill has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.
4 applications on record at 31 Cotton Hill, Bromley, BR1 5RT
4decisions4extensions26documents13nearby
- Feb 2015ExtensionOutlineOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Prior approval for the construction of a single-storey rear extension at 31 Cotton Hill BR1, the extension would extend 4.2 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house, the maximum height would be 3.3 metres and the height at the eaves of the proposed extension would be 3 metres.
- Documents
- 5 docs on file
- Reference
- DC/15/90546
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionJul 2015Decision
- ExtensionJul 2015Decision
+ 1 more application in the report
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- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (4 on record)
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Versus other Cotton Hill homes
Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On floor area, 31 Cotton Hill stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,240
Street avg £3,563
Floor Area
96 m²
Street avg 81 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.7 t/year
Street avg 4.5 t/year
The neighbourhood at a glance
A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bromley district page.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
482/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Whitefoot Lane / Forster House — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School. 49 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary243m
- Bonus Pastor Catholic CollegeSecondary528m
- Conisborough CollegeSecondary597m
- Downderry Primary SchoolPrimary600m
Nearest stops
- Whitefoot Lane / Forster HouseBus stop194m
- Whitefoot Lane / Forster HouseBus stop199m
- Whitefoot Lane / Bromley RoadBus stop254m
- Green Man Community HubBus stop275m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,770 reports24%
- Anti-social Behaviour1,251 reports17%
- Shoplifting1,099 reports15%
- Vehicle Crime697 reports10%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BR1 5RT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.3dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 31 Cotton Hill is modelled from its 96 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in BR1 5RT. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 31 Cotton Hill. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 31 Cotton Hill was lodged in September 2020 at band D and is valid until September 2030. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 4 applications are matched to 31 Cotton Hill. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 49 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from BR1 5RT, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 31 Cotton Hill is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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