3 Howards Crest Close, Beckenham, BR3 6NW
About 3 Howards Crest Close
3 Howards Crest Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Beckenham (BR3 6NW). It has a recorded floor area of 151 m² (around 1625 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). The property has an EV charger on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£615/sq ft) was about 44.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £1,000,000.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenSouth-west-facing
- GarageDouble
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- EV chargerYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
A a loft conversion application was refused at 3 Howards Crest Close in 2025.
- Jan 2026ConditionsIn report
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 25/00571/FULL6 Condition 3 Air Source Heat Pump Noise Level
- Documents
- 4 docs on file
- Reference
- 25/00571/CON
- Aug 2025Loft ConversionFullIn report
Two storey side extension, two storey front porch extension, addition of heat pump to front and single storey rear extension with pergola and elevational alterations to include cladding and replacement windows (revision to previously approved ref. DC/25/00571/FULL6), additional barn hipped loft conversion with two rear dormer extensions to roof, raised ridge height and three front rooflights.
ExtensionPorch- Documents
- 32 docs on file
- Reference
- 25/03135/HPA
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 3 Howards Crest Close
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- Larger development activity nearby
- A planning decision worth checking
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Sales history & valuation
3 Howards Crest Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£1,065,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£1,000,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
13 September 2023Most recent
£1,000,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BR3 6NW: £727,500 (2018–2006).
Everything we know about 3 Howards Crest Close, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
- A planning decision worth checking

Versus other Howards Crest Close homes
On price per m², 3 Howards Crest Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£6,623
Street avg £5,103
Floor Area
151 m²
Street avg 181 m²
Habitable Rooms
9 rooms
Street avg 8 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.3 t/year
Street avg 5.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
9/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Courtenay Drive — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Clare House Primary School. 41 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
42.6dB