What kind of home is 280b, High Street, BR3 1DY?

280b, High Street, BR3 1DY is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 280b, High Street, BR3 1DY have?

The current EPC rating for 280b, High Street, BR3 1DY is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. It has dropped from a C recorded in September 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 280b, High Street, BR3 1DY?

280b, High Street, BR3 1DY has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BR3 1DY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 280b, High Street, BR3 1DY use?

The latest EPC at 280b, High Street, BR3 1DY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 280b, High Street, BR3 1DY?

280b, High Street, BR3 1DY is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 280b, High Street, BR3 1DY in?

280b, High Street, BR3 1DY sits in Beckenham. It falls within the BR3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 280b, High Street, BR3 1DY?

Police records around 280b, High Street, BR3 1DY 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 280b, High Street, BR3 1DY?

The closest primary school to 280b, High Street, BR3 1DY is Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green (581m), one of 34 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harris Academy Beckenham (874m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 280b, High Street, BR3 1DY?

The closest bus stop to 280b, High Street, BR3 1DY is Beckenham High Street / War Memorial, 21m away. The nearest underground option is Beckenham Junction Tram Stop, 539m away.

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280b, High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1DY

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 280b

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

280b is a mid-terrace house in Beckenham (BR3 1DY). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. At 40 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 11 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 30–96 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2021

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromC80toD68

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 280b, High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1DY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

280b has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

11applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

280b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£230,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in BR3 1DY: £365,000 (2021–2005).

Nearby sales in BR3 1DY

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On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 280b runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 67 (D)

On par

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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

Beckenham High Street / War Memorial — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 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 1DY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BR3 1DY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.6dB

Low

55 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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