What type of property is Flat 2, 249 Beckenham Road, BR3 4RP?

Flat 2, 249 Beckenham Road, BR3 4RP is a mid-terrace house.

What did Flat 2, 249 Beckenham Road, BR3 4RP sell for?

Flat 2, 249 Beckenham Road, BR3 4RP last sold for £225,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Flat 2, 249 Beckenham Road, BR3 4RP?

The current EPC rating for Flat 2, 249 Beckenham Road, BR3 4RP is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in March 2018. It has improved from a F recorded in August 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 2, 249 Beckenham Road, BR3 4RP?

Flat 2, 249 Beckenham Road, BR3 4RP has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (452 sq ft). That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BR3 4RP. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 2, 249 Beckenham Road, BR3 4RP heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 2, 249 Beckenham Road, BR3 4RP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Flat 2, 249 Beckenham Road, BR3 4RP had any planning applications?

Flat 2, 249 Beckenham Road, BR3 4RP has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in April 2026. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Flat 2, 249 Beckenham Road, BR3 4RP?

Flat 2, 249 Beckenham Road, BR3 4RP 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 2, 249 Beckenham Road, BR3 4RP located?

Flat 2, 249 Beckenham Road, BR3 4RP sits in Beckenham. It falls within the BR3 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

How safe is the area around Flat 2, 249 Beckenham Road, BR3 4RP?

Police records around Flat 2, 249 Beckenham Road, BR3 4RP 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 2, 249 Beckenham Road, BR3 4RP?

The closest primary school to Flat 2, 249 Beckenham Road, BR3 4RP is Harris Primary Academy Kent House (337m), one of 36 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harris Girls Academy Bromley (769m), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is Flat 2, 249 Beckenham Road, BR3 4RP?

The closest bus stop to Flat 2, 249 Beckenham Road, BR3 4RP is Kent House, 43m away. The nearest underground option is Beckenham Road Tram Stop, 167m away.

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Flat 2, 249 Beckenham Road, Beckenham, BR3 4RP

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

42 m²

452 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Flat 2

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

Flat 2 is a mid-terrace house in Beckenham (BR3 4RP). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2018) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69). Main heating runs on electricity. At 42 m² this is the 4th smallest of 5 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 18–57 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 5 units on file.

One planning record on file: change of use to residential approved in 2026. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 70% of similar EPCs). Sold May 2024 for £225,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2018

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2018from Aug 2011

EPC improved fromF35toD58

Hot Water

PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 2, 249 Beckenham Road, Beckenham, BR3 4RP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Apr 2026
Change of UseOutline
In report
Change of use of ground floor from Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) to Use Class C3 (Dwellinghouses) to form 2 no. 1 bed studio residential units under Class MA, Part 3, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended). (56 day application for prior approval in respect of transport and highways impacts, contamination risks, flood risk, noise impacts, character or sustainability of a conservation area, provision of natural light to habitable rooms, impact on an area of general or heavy industry, impact of loss of services provided by a registered nursery or a health centre, fire safety impacts).
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
26/00521/NOT
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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.

Current estimate

£235,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£225,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 May 2024Most recent
£225,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BR3 4RP: £230,000 (2024–2024).

Nearby sales in BR3 4RP

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On the street

Versus other Beckenham Road homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Flat 2 is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£5,357

Street avg £7,535

On par

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 49 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Below

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Kent House — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Harris Primary Academy Kent House. 48 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BR3 4RP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

55 dB

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