What type of property is Flat 4, 16 Elm Road, BR3 4JB?

Flat 4, 16 Elm Road, BR3 4JB is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did Flat 4, 16 Elm Road, BR3 4JB last change hands?

Flat 4, 16 Elm Road, BR3 4JB last sold for £307,500 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £153,000 in November 2010. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for Flat 4, 16 Elm Road, BR3 4JB?

Across 3 sales between November 2010 and April 2024, Flat 4, 16 Elm Road, BR3 4JB rose from £153,000 to £307,500, a change of £154,500. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Flat 4, 16 Elm Road, BR3 4JB?

The current EPC rating for Flat 4, 16 Elm Road, BR3 4JB is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2010 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 4, 16 Elm Road, BR3 4JB?

Flat 4, 16 Elm Road, BR3 4JB has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (420 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 56% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BR3 4JB. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 4, 16 Elm Road, BR3 4JB heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 4, 16 Elm Road, BR3 4JB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 4, 16 Elm Road, BR3 4JB?

Flat 4, 16 Elm Road, BR3 4JB is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Flat 4, 16 Elm Road, BR3 4JB located?

Flat 4, 16 Elm Road, BR3 4JB sits in Beckenham. It falls within the BR3 postcode district.

What is crime like near Flat 4, 16 Elm Road, BR3 4JB?

Police records around Flat 4, 16 Elm Road, BR3 4JB 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 4, 16 Elm Road, BR3 4JB?

The closest primary school to Flat 4, 16 Elm Road, BR3 4JB is Balgowan Primary School (300m), one of 34 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harris Girls Academy Bromley (1.0km), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Flat 4, 16 Elm Road, BR3 4JB?

The closest bus stop to Flat 4, 16 Elm Road, BR3 4JB is Hayne Road Beckenham, 144m away. The nearest rail option is Clock House Station, 240m away.

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Flat 4, 16 Elm Road, Beckenham, BR3 4JB

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

39 m²

420 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Flat 4

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

Flat 4 is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Beckenham (BR3 4JB). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 39 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (39–82 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good.

At 39 m² it sits well below the postcode median (136 m² across 23 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2010–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£733/sq ft) was about 125.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold April 2024 for £307,500.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

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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

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 4 ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Feb 2010

EPC improved fromE50toC72

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

35%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 4, 16 Elm Road, Beckenham, BR3 4JB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 4 has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

10applications 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 4 has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2010.

Current estimate

£312,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£307,500

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

11 April 2024Most recent
£307,500
+15.2%over 4 years
13 January 2020
£267,000
+74.5%over 9 years
19 November 2010
£153,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BR3 4JB: £1,270,000 (2022–2020).

Nearby sales in BR3 4JB

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On the street

Versus other Elm Road homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for Flat 4 lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£7,885

Street avg £5,104

Strongly above

Floor Area

39 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hayne Road Beckenham — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Balgowan Primary School. 46 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BR3 4JB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BR3 4JB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

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