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3 Howards Crest Close, Beckenham, BR3 6NW

EV charger3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
151 m²
1625 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Howards Crest Close

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

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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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-west-facing
  • GarageDouble
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • EV chargerYes
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)
Jan 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2020from Apr 2009
EPC improved fromD66toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Howards Crest Close, Beckenham, BR3 6NW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a loft conversion application was refused at 3 Howards Crest Close in 2025.

  1. Jan 2026
    Conditions
    In 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
    View planning record
  2. Aug 2025
    Loft ConversionFull
    In 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
    View planning record
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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.

3 Howards Crest Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,065,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£1,000,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 September 2023Most recent

    £1,000,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BR3 6NW: £727,500 (2018–2006).

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On the street

Versus other Howards Crest Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 3 Howards Crest Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£6,623

Street avg £5,103

Strongly above

Floor Area

151 m²

Street avg 181 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

Above
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Beckenham district page.

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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BR3 6NW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BR3 6NW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BR3 6NW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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