What type of property is Flat 1, 16 Fairfield Road, BR3 3LD?

Flat 1, 16 Fairfield Road, BR3 3LD is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did Flat 1, 16 Fairfield Road, BR3 3LD last change hands?

Flat 1, 16 Fairfield Road, BR3 3LD last sold for £168,000 in September 2012, around 14 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £184,995 in December 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Flat 1, 16 Fairfield Road, BR3 3LD changed over time?

Across 3 sales between December 2004 and September 2012, Flat 1, 16 Fairfield Road, BR3 3LD fell from £184,995 to £168,000, a change of £16,995. That works out to roughly -1.2% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Flat 1, 16 Fairfield Road, BR3 3LD have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 1, 16 Fairfield Road, BR3 3LD is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in September 2019. It has dropped from a B recorded in October 2008. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 1, 16 Fairfield Road, BR3 3LD?

Flat 1, 16 Fairfield Road, BR3 3LD has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (474 sq ft), around 44 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 30% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BR3 3LD. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 1, 16 Fairfield Road, BR3 3LD heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 1, 16 Fairfield Road, BR3 3LD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 1, 16 Fairfield Road, BR3 3LD?

Flat 1, 16 Fairfield Road, BR3 3LD is in council tax band C.

Where is Flat 1, 16 Fairfield Road, BR3 3LD located?

Flat 1, 16 Fairfield Road, BR3 3LD sits in Beckenham. It falls within the BR3 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

Is Flat 1, 16 Fairfield Road, BR3 3LD in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 1, 16 Fairfield Road, BR3 3LD 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 Flat 1, 16 Fairfield Road, BR3 3LD?

The closest primary school to Flat 1, 16 Fairfield Road, BR3 3LD is Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green (338m), one of 35 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harris Academy Beckenham (797m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Flat 1, 16 Fairfield Road, BR3 3LD?

The closest bus stop to Flat 1, 16 Fairfield Road, BR3 3LD is Beckenham High St / Kelsey Sq, 73m away. The nearest tram option is Beckenham Junction Tram Stop, 420m away.

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Flat 1, 16 Fairfield Road, Beckenham, BR3 3LD

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 1st

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

44 m²

474 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Beckenham (BR3 3LD). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

Across 2004–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £255,000 sits 51.8% above the 2012 sale of £168,000. At 44 m² it sits well below the postcode median (68 m² across 21 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last sold in September 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

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Valuation

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Risks

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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
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Flat 1's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2019

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 16 Fairfield Road, Beckenham, BR3 3LD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

8applications 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.

Flat 1 saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£255,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.2% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£168,000

Growth on file: -1.2% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

6 September 2012Most recent
£168,000
-18.4%over 4 years
16 November 2007
£206,000
+11.4%over 2 years
23 December 2004
£184,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in BR3 3LD: £428,000 (2022–2017).

Nearby sales in BR3 3LD

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On the street

Versus other Fairfield Road homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Flat 1 is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£3,818

Street avg £4,354

Below

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Beckenham High St / Kelsey Sq — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green. 44 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BR3 3LD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BR3 3LD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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