What type of property is 10 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY?

10 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 10 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY sell for?

10 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY last sold for £230,000 in June 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £175,000 in June 2006, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 10 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2006 and June 2007, 10 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY rose from £175,000 to £230,000, a change of £55,000. That works out to roughly +31.3% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 10 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY have?

The current EPC rating for 10 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 10 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY?

10 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft), around 48 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 10 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY heated?

The latest EPC at 10 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 10 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY?

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

Where is 10 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY located?

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

How safe is the area around 10 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY?

Police records around 10 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 10 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY?

The closest primary school to 10 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 10 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY?

The closest bus stop to 10 Gainsborough Close, BR3 1QY is Silverwood Close, 71m away. The nearest rail option is New Beckenham Rail Station, 439m away.

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10 Gainsborough Close, Beckenham, BR3 1QY

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedroom

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 10 Gainsborough Close

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

10 Gainsborough Close is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Beckenham (BR3 1QY). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in June 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2006–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 31.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £348,000 sits 51.3% above the 2007 sale of £230,000. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromC73toD64

Low Energy Lighting

33%83%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Gainsborough Close, Beckenham, BR3 1QY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10 Gainsborough Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

11applications of note in the surrounding area

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Recent ownership pattern worth a look

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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.

10 Gainsborough Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£348,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 31.3% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2007)

£230,000

Growth on file: 31.3% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

28 June 2007Most recent
£230,000
+31.4%over 1 year
26 June 2006
£175,000

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

Nearby sales in BR3 1QY

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What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.

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Signs of HMO activity in the area
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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.

EPC Rating for 10 Gainsborough Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,792

Street avg £6,303

Below

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 45 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly below

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

0.1 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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FAQ

Common questions

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