What type of property is 270a, High Street, BR3 1DZ?

270a, High Street, BR3 1DZ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 270a, High Street, BR3 1DZ last change hands?

270a, High Street, BR3 1DZ last sold for £122,500 in January 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £140,000 in February 2010, so prices have been falling over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 270a, High Street, BR3 1DZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2010 and January 2013, 270a, High Street, BR3 1DZ fell from £140,000 to £122,500, a change of £17,500. That works out to roughly -4.4% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 270a, High Street, BR3 1DZ?

The current EPC rating for 270a, High Street, BR3 1DZ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 270a, High Street, BR3 1DZ?

270a, High Street, BR3 1DZ has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 270a, High Street, BR3 1DZ heated?

The latest EPC at 270a, High Street, BR3 1DZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 270a, High Street, BR3 1DZ have?

270a, High Street, BR3 1DZ has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in September 2010. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 270a, High Street, BR3 1DZ?

270a, High Street, BR3 1DZ 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.

Where is 270a, High Street, BR3 1DZ located?

270a, High Street, BR3 1DZ sits in Beckenham. It falls within the BR3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 270a, High Street, BR3 1DZ?

Police records around 270a, High Street, BR3 1DZ 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.

Which schools serve 270a, High Street, BR3 1DZ?

The closest primary school to 270a, High Street, BR3 1DZ is Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green (541m), one of 34 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harris Academy Beckenham (842m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 270a, High Street, BR3 1DZ?

The closest bus stop to 270a, High Street, BR3 1DZ is Beckenham High Street / War Memorial, 63m away. The nearest underground option is Beckenham Junction Tram Stop, 522m away.

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270a, High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1DZ

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 270a

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

270a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Beckenham (BR3 1DZ). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. At 51 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 6 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 49–61 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (69 versus a worst of 61). The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in December 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2010–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at -4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £250,000 sits 104.1% above the 2013 sale of £122,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£223/sq ft) was about 83.4% below the postcode norm. Last sold in January 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2010.

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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

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
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.

270a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2012from Dec 2009

EPC improved fromD55toC75

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

86%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Oct 2012from Mar 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Nov 2022from Oct 2012

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 270a, High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1DZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Sept 2010
Amendment
In report
Extension of time limit for implementation of permission reference 07/00845 granted for conversion of first and second floor flat into 2 one bedroom self contained flats.
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
10/02339/EXTEND
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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.

270a valuation runs notably under the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£250,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -4.4% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£122,500

Growth on file: -4.4% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

22 January 2013Most recent
£122,500
-12.5%over 2 years
3 February 2010
£140,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BR3 1DZ: £880,000 (2024–2002).

Nearby sales in BR3 1DZ

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On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 270a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,402

Street avg £9,717

Strongly below

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 55 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Beckenham High Street / War Memorial — 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 1DZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BR3 1DZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.5dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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