What type of property is 1 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY?

1 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 1 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY?

The current EPC rating for 1 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY?

1 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY?

1 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY located?

1 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY sits in Beckenham. It falls within the BR3 postcode district.

Is 1 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY 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 1 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY?

The closest primary school to 1 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY is Worsley Bridge Primary School (170m), one of 41 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harris Girls Academy Bromley (853m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY?

The closest bus stop to 1 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY is Silverwood Close, 71m away. The nearest rail option is New Beckenham Rail Station, 439m away.

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1 Gainsborough Close, Beckenham, BR3 1QY

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Gainsborough Close

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

1 Gainsborough Close is an end-of-terrace house in Beckenham (BR3 1QY). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

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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)

May 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from May 2011

EPC improved fromD67toC69

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

17%71%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Gainsborough Close, Beckenham, BR3 1QY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Gainsborough Close 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.

1 Gainsborough Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£328,000

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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in BR3 1QY: £320,000 (2022–2011).

Nearby sales in BR3 1QY

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On the street

Versus other Gainsborough Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Gainsborough Close outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Above

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 45 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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

Silverwood Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Worsley Bridge Primary School. 49 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BR3 1QY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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