What kind of home is 29 The Drive, BR3 1EE?

29 The Drive, BR3 1EE is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 29 The Drive, BR3 1EE last change hands?

29 The Drive, BR3 1EE last sold for £600,000 in December 2018, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 29 The Drive, BR3 1EE?

The current EPC rating for 29 The Drive, BR3 1EE is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in September 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 29 The Drive, BR3 1EE?

29 The Drive, BR3 1EE has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 92 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BR3 1EE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 29 The Drive, BR3 1EE use?

The latest EPC at 29 The Drive, BR3 1EE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 29 The Drive, BR3 1EE had any planning applications?

29 The Drive, BR3 1EE has 2 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in April 2020. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 29 The Drive, BR3 1EE?

29 The Drive, BR3 1EE is in council tax band E.

Which area is 29 The Drive, BR3 1EE in?

29 The Drive, BR3 1EE sits in Beckenham. It falls within the BR3 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

What is crime like near 29 The Drive, BR3 1EE?

Police records around 29 The Drive, BR3 1EE 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 29 The Drive, BR3 1EE?

The closest primary school to 29 The Drive, BR3 1EE is Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green (431m), one of 34 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harris Academy Beckenham (949m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 29 The Drive, BR3 1EE?

The closest bus stop to 29 The Drive, BR3 1EE is Vicarage Drive, 159m away. The nearest underground option is Beckenham Junction Tram Stop, 371m away.

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29 The Drive, Beckenham, BR3 1EE

2 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 29 The Drive

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

29 The Drive is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Beckenham (BR3 1EE). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2018) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 3-band jump.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 79% of similar EPCs). 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Today's modelled estimate of £727,000 is 21.2% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£606/sq ft) was about 94.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Sold December 2018 for £600,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemLpg

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29 The Drive, Beckenham, BR3 1EE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Apr 2020
OutbuildingFull
In report
Outbuilding to the rear garden (RETROSPECTIVE)
Retrospective
Documents
15 docs on file
Reference
20/00227/FULL6
View planning record
Dec 2019
Outline
In report
Using part of the property to run a small online business - Chauffer company Lawful Development Certificate (PROPOSED)
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
19/04164/PLUD
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.

29 The Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£727,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£600,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 December 2018Most recent
£600,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BR3 1EE: £870,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in BR3 1EE

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On the street

Versus other The Drive homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 29 The Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,522

Street avg £4,870

Above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 115 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

On par

Comparables

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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

0.2 km

Vicarage Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green. 44 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BR3 1EE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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