What type of property is 3 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED?

3 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED?

3 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED last sold for £925,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED?

The current EPC rating for 3 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED is E with a score of 43 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED?

3 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (1,432 sq ft), around 44 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 3 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 3 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED was a refusal for side extension (ref. 25/03839/HPA) in October 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED?

3 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 3 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED located?

3 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED sits in Chislehurst. It falls within the BR7 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED?

Police records around 3 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Vehicle crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED?

The closest primary school to 3 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED is Elmstead Wood Primary School (921m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bullers Wood School (844m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED?

The closest bus stop to 3 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED is Elmstead Woods, 272m away. The nearest rail option is Elmstead Woods, 345m away.

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3 Sylvester Avenue, Chislehurst, BR7 5ED

Extendable1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

133 m²

1432 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 43

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Sylvester Avenue

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

3 Sylvester Avenue is a three-bedroom detached house in Chislehurst (BR7 5ED). It has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (around 1432 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since April 2014. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£646/sq ft) was about 47.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2025. Last sale on file: £925,000 in April 2024.

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Valuation

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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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

Energy

Energy performance

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

3 Sylvester Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

E43

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Apr 2014

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Sylvester Avenue, Chislehurst, BR7 5ED, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 3 Sylvester Avenue was refused — worth checking the council file.

Oct 2025
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Side of property
Two storey side/rear extension and single storey side extension to replace existing garage. First floor front extended with gabled pitched roofs, new in-out drive with retaining wall and steps and additional crossover.
Documents
16 docs on file
Reference
25/03839/HPA
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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 Sylvester Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,000,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£925,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

25 April 2024Most recent
£925,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BR7 5ED: £975,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in BR7 5ED

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Everything we know about 3 Sylvester Avenue, in one report

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On the street

Versus other Sylvester Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Sylvester Avenue is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£6,955

Street avg £5,774

Above

Floor Area

133 m²

Street avg 175 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

8.6 t/year

Street avg 8.2 t/year

Below

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Full Chislehurst report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Elmstead Woods — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Bullers Wood School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BR7 5ED from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BR7 5ED

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.1dB

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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