What type of property is 132a, High Street, BR3 1EB?

132a, High Street, BR3 1EB is a mid-terrace house.

When did 132a, High Street, BR3 1EB last change hands?

132a, High Street, BR3 1EB last sold for £286,000 in March 2021, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 132a, High Street, BR3 1EB?

The current EPC rating for 132a, High Street, BR3 1EB is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 132a, High Street, BR3 1EB?

132a, High Street, BR3 1EB has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (474 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 132a, High Street, BR3 1EB heated?

The latest EPC at 132a, High Street, BR3 1EB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 132a, High Street, BR3 1EB had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 132a, High Street, BR3 1EB was a refusal for rear extension (ref. 22/01036/FULL1) in March 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 132a, High Street, BR3 1EB?

132a, High Street, BR3 1EB 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 132a, High Street, BR3 1EB located?

132a, High Street, BR3 1EB sits in Beckenham. It falls within the BR3 postcode district.

Is 132a, High Street, BR3 1EB in a safe area?

Police records around 132a, High Street, BR3 1EB 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 132a, High Street, BR3 1EB?

The closest primary school to 132a, High Street, BR3 1EB is Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green (226m), one of 36 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harris Academy Beckenham (895m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 132a, High Street, BR3 1EB?

The closest bus stop to 132a, High Street, BR3 1EB is Manor Road (BR3), 64m away. The nearest tram option is Beckenham Junction Tram Stop, 311m away.

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132a, High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1EB

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

44 m²

474 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 132a

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

132a is a mid-terrace house in Beckenham (BR3 1EB). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 44 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 132a (44–47 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 4 certificates since May 2018. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Good to Very Good.

Today's modelled estimate of £196,000 is 31.5% below the 2021 sale of £286,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£604/sq ft) was about 96.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2023. Sold March 2021 for £286,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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 4)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from May 2018

EPC improved fromC70toE41

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2023from Nov 2019

EPC improved fromE41toD58

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Sept 2023from Sept 2023

EPC improved fromD58toC70

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 132a, High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1EB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A subdivision application was refused at 132a in 2023.

Mar 2023
SubdivisionFull
In report
Extension: Rear of property
Demolition of the first floor rear extension comprising of one studio flat to be replaced with 4 storey rear extension to provide 1 x 2 bed duplex flat and 1 x 1 bed duplex flat with associated cycle and refuse storage
Agent
Architecture Way Ahead Limited
Extension
Documents
39 docs on file
Reference
22/01036/FULL1
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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£196,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2021)

£286,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 March 2021Most recent
£286,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BR3 1EB: £160,000 (2010–1999).

Nearby sales in BR3 1EB

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On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 132a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,500

Street avg £3,455

Strongly above

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 45 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.9 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

0.1 km

Manor Road (BR3) — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green. 45 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BR3 1EB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Common questions

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