What kind of home is 18 Church Lane, BR2 8LB?

18 Church Lane, BR2 8LB is a semi-detached house.

When did 18 Church Lane, BR2 8LB last change hands?

18 Church Lane, BR2 8LB last sold for £335,000 in August 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £155,000 in December 2000, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 Church Lane, BR2 8LB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2000 and August 2012, 18 Church Lane, BR2 8LB rose from £155,000 to £335,000, a change of £180,000. That works out to roughly +6.8% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Church Lane, BR2 8LB have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Church Lane, BR2 8LB is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in September 2013. It has dropped from a D recorded in May 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Church Lane, BR2 8LB?

18 Church Lane, BR2 8LB has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (1,098 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Church Lane, BR2 8LB use?

The latest EPC at 18 Church Lane, BR2 8LB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Church Lane, BR2 8LB?

18 Church Lane, BR2 8LB is in council tax band E.

Which area is 18 Church Lane, BR2 8LB in?

18 Church Lane, BR2 8LB sits in Bromley. It falls within the BR2 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

Is 18 Church Lane, BR2 8LB in a safe area?

Police records around 18 Church Lane, BR2 8LB show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 18 Church Lane, BR2 8LB?

The closest primary school to 18 Church Lane, BR2 8LB is Trinity Church of England Primary School (181m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop Justus CofE School (198m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 18 Church Lane, BR2 8LB?

The closest bus stop to 18 Church Lane, BR2 8LB is Oakley Road / Holy Trinity Ch, 123m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Church Lane, Bromley, BR2 8LB

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

102 m²

1098 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18 Church Lane

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

18 Church Lane is a semi-detached house in Bromley (BR2 8LB). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2013) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (May 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2000–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £532,000 sits 58.8% above the 2012 sale of £335,000. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in August 2012. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyEnvironmental risk flagged

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 29 Sept 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2013

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from May 2012

EPC improved fromD56toE51

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

24%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Church Lane, Bromley, BR2 8LB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Dec 2022
Loft ConversionOutline
In report
Hip to gable roof alteration comprising rear dormer with Juliet balcony and front roof lights loft conversion LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
Agent
Ideaplan
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
22/03191/PLUD
View planning record
Jun 2022
Loft ConversionOutline
In report
Alterations to roof incorporating hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer, Juliet balcony and front rooflights LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
Agent
SPA ArchitectsLLP
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
22/01491/PLUD
View planning record

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Current estimate

£532,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 12 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2012)

£335,000

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

9 August 2012Most recent
£335,000
+116.1%over 11 years
5 December 2000
£155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BR2 8LB: £525,000 (2025–2013).

Nearby sales in BR2 8LB

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What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.

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Signs of HMO activity in the area
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On the street

Versus other Church Lane homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 18 Church Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,284

Street avg £3,860

On par

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 112 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Below

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£532k

1 Barham Close

BR2 8LU

3 bed1 bath

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£551k

1 Almond Close

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Almond Way

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1 bed1 bath

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1 Cloisters Avenue

BR2 8AN

5 bed

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1 Church Lane

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1 Birch Row

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1 Copthorne Avenue

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Area

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.

Full Bromley report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Oakley Road / Holy Trinity Ch — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Trinity Church of England Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BR2 8LB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BR2 8LB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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