3 Durban Road, Beckenham, BR3 4EY
About 3 Durban Road
3 Durban Road is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Beckenham (BR3 4EY). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2017) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Period features are noted in the property record.
Across 2012–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 18% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £769,000 is 13.9% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£570/sq ft) was about 96% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (May 2017). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2013.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- Private gardenSouth-facing
Building
- Period featuresYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
- Dec 2013Loft ConversionOutlineIn report
Loft conversion comprising rear dormer extension and installation of roof lights on front roof slope CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
- Documents
- 9 docs on file
- Reference
- 13/03483/PLUD
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 3 Durban Road
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2012.
£769,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 18.0% per year over 5 years.
£675,000
Growth on file: 18.0% per year over 5 years.
Sales timeline
31 May 2017Most recent
£675,000
+58.8%over 3 years18 July 2013
£425,000
+33.6%over 8 months15 November 2012
£318,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BR3 4EY: £850,000 (2024–2019).
Everything we know about 3 Durban Road, 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 Durban Road homes
Price per m²
£6,136
Street avg £5,753
Floor Area
110 m²
Street avg 105 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.0 t/year
Street avg 4.8 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
0.2 km
Beckenham Hospital — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Balgowan Primary School. 47 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.2dB