What kind of home is 171a, High Street, BR3 1AH?

171a, High Street, BR3 1AH is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 171a, High Street, BR3 1AH?

171a, High Street, BR3 1AH last sold for £275,000 in January 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 171a, High Street, BR3 1AH have?

The current EPC rating for 171a, High Street, BR3 1AH is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2012. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 171a, High Street, BR3 1AH?

171a, High Street, BR3 1AH has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 35% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BR3 1AH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 171a, High Street, BR3 1AH use?

The latest EPC at 171a, High Street, BR3 1AH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 171a, High Street, BR3 1AH had any planning applications?

171a, High Street, BR3 1AH has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in July 2016. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is 171a, High Street, BR3 1AH in?

171a, High Street, BR3 1AH sits in Beckenham. It falls within the BR3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 171a, High Street, BR3 1AH?

Police records around 171a, High Street, BR3 1AH show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 26% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (543% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 171a, High Street, BR3 1AH?

The closest primary school to 171a, High Street, BR3 1AH is Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green (549m), one of 34 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harris Academy Beckenham (805m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 171a, High Street, BR3 1AH?

The closest bus stop to 171a, High Street, BR3 1AH is St Edmund's Hall, 48m away. The nearest underground option is Beckenham Junction Tram Stop, 548m away.

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171a, High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1AH

2 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 171a

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

171a is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Beckenham (BR3 1AH). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 70 m² this is the 22nd smallest of 25 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 41–77 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Good to Very Good.

At 70 m² the property is well over the postcode median (54 m² across 24 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £340,000 is 23.6% above the 2019 sale price. Most recent transfer: January 2019 at £275,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Jul 2012

EPC improved fromD63toC73

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 171a, High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1AH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jul 2016
Change of UseOutline
In report
Change of use of first floor from Class B1 (a) offices to Class C3 residential to form 1 Unit (56 application for prior approval in respect of transport and highways, contamination and flooding risks under Class O, Part 3 of the GPDO).
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
16/02021/RESPA
View planning record
Mar 2016
Change of UseOutline
In report
Change of use of Class B1(a) office to Class C3 Residential in order to provide 1No self-contained flat (56 day application for prior approval in respect of transport and highways, contamination and flooding risks under Class O Part 3 of the GPDO).
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
16/00237/RESPA
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.

171a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£340,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£275,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 January 2019Most recent
£275,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BR3 1AH: £340,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in BR3 1AH

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On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 171a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,929

Street avg £3,895

On par

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

On par

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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 Beckenham district page.

Full Beckenham report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

St Edmund's Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green. 43 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BR3 1AH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BR3 1AH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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