5a, Brewery Road, Bromley, BR2 8LG
About 5a
5a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bromley (BR2 8LG). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (July 2013) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2012. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average. The latest certificate is from July 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Across 1997–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £365,000 sits 56.3% above the 2015 sale of £233,500. On the market in July 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2023.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- DrivewayYes
- BalconyYes
Building
- Solar panelsYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
5a's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 29 Jul 2023
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
- Jul 2023OutlineIn report
Proposed use of part of the property as a minicab booking office with no visiting staff or customers PROPOSED LAWFUL USE CERTIFICATE
- Documents
- 10 docs on file
- Reference
- 23/01862/PLUD
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 5a
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
5a has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.
£365,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 19 years.
£233,500
Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 19 years.
Sales timeline
23 July 2015Most recent
£233,500
+35.8%over 8 years26 October 2006
£172,000
+5.8%over 2 years7 April 2004
£162,500
+192.8%over 7 years14 January 1997
£55,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in BR2 8LG: £325,000 (2023–2020).
Everything we know about 5a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Brewery Road homes
Price per m²
£3,336
Street avg £2,661
Floor Area
70 m²
Street avg 69 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.2 km
Oakley Road / Holy Trinity Ch — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Trinity Church of England Primary School. 26 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.9dB