What kind of home is 172a, High Street, BR3 1EW?

172a, High Street, BR3 1EW is a detached house.

What energy rating does 172a, High Street, BR3 1EW have?

The current EPC rating for 172a, High Street, BR3 1EW is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in October 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 172a, High Street, BR3 1EW?

172a, High Street, BR3 1EW has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft). That makes it about 47% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BR3 1EW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 172a, High Street, BR3 1EW use?

The latest EPC at 172a, High Street, BR3 1EW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 172a, High Street, BR3 1EW?

172a, High Street, BR3 1EW is in council tax band D.

Which area is 172a, High Street, BR3 1EW in?

172a, High Street, BR3 1EW sits in Beckenham. It falls within the BR3 postcode district.

Is 172a, High Street, BR3 1EW in a safe area?

Police records around 172a, High Street, BR3 1EW 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 172a, High Street, BR3 1EW?

The closest primary school to 172a, High Street, BR3 1EW is Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green (351m), one of 36 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harris Academy Beckenham (872m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 172a, High Street, BR3 1EW?

The closest bus stop to 172a, High Street, BR3 1EW is Beckenham High St / Kelsey Sq, 84m away. The nearest tram option is Beckenham Junction Tram Stop, 373m away.

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172a, High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1EW

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 172a

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

172a is a detached house in Beckenham (BR3 1EW). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69).

At 81 m² it sits well below the postcode median (128 m² across 3 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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)

Oct 2021

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2021from Nov 2011

EPC improved fromE52toD63

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

17%89%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 172a, High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1EW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

172a 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.

172a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£404,000

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.

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On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 172a runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 59 (D)

On par

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 125 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

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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

Beckenham High St / Kelsey Sq — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 1EW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BR3 1EW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

Low

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FAQ

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