168a, Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham, BR3 3DY
About 168a
168a is a mid-terrace house in Beckenham (BR3 3DY). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2023 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. At 85 m² this is the 25th smallest of 35 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 46–170 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to A across 35 units on file.
Today's modelled estimate of £355,000 is 34.3% below the 2024 sale of £540,000, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£590/sq ft) was about 82.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 85 m² it's 19.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (71 m² median across 34 EPCs). Most recent transfer: February 2024 at £540,000.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Planning history
168a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
8applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 168a
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
£355,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£540,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
16 February 2024Most recent
£540,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BR3 3DY: £172,500 (2025–2020).
Nearby sales in BR3 3DY
Standcumbe Court, Flat 5, 166 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham, BR3 3DY
Sold Jan 2025
£335,000102 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham, BR3 3DY
Sold Jul 2022
£580,000Standcumbe Court, Flat 12, 166 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham, BR3 3DY
Sold Nov 2021
£98,700Standcumbe Court, Flat 11, 166 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham, BR3 3DY
Sold Mar 2021
£105,000Standcumbe Court, Flat 13, 166 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham, BR3 3DY
Sold Aug 2020
£172,500
Everything we know about 168a, 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 Upper Elmers End Road homes
Floor Area for 168a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£6,353
Street avg £5,838
Floor Area
85 m²
Street avg 71 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 2.0 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
0.0 km
Altyre Way — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Orion Eden Park. 45 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.6dB