46 The Drive, Beckenham, BR3 1EQ
About 46 The Drive
46 The Drive is a mid-terrace house in Beckenham (BR3 1EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1082 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2010) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The latest certificate is from May 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
It hasn't traded since August 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2003–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £703,000 sits 75.8% above the 2010 sale of £400,000. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
Know exactly what you're buying at 46 The Drive
Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
46 The Drive's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 May 2020
EPC Rating
Planning history
46 The Drive has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.
- Jan 2016ExtensionOutlineIn report
Extension: Rear of property
Single storey rear extensionLAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
- Agent
- M H Qualters Associates
- Documents
- 7 docs on file
- Reference
- 15/04888/PLUD
- Oct 2015ExtensionOutlineIn report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.8m, for which the maximum height would be 3.3m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.97m (42 Day Notification for Householder Permitted Development Prior Approval)
- Agent
- M H Qualters Associates
- Documents
- 6 docs on file
- Reference
- 15/04162/HHPA
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 46 The Drive
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
46 The Drive saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.
£703,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 7 years.
£400,000
Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
11 August 2010Most recent
£400,000
+23.1%over 6 years21 July 2004
£325,000
+12.1%over 1 year27 February 2003
£289,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in BR3 1EQ: £865,000 (2025–2019).
Everything we know about 46 The Drive, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other The Drive homes
On years held, 46 The Drive stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,978
Street avg £5,167
Floor Area
101 m²
Street avg 113 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.9 t/year
Street avg 4.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Beckenham High St / Kelsey Sq — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green. 45 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.9dB