What did 8 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED sell for?

8 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED last sold for £420,000 in July 2003, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £183,000 in July 1996, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 1996 and July 2003, 8 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED rose from £183,000 to £420,000, a change of £237,000. That works out to roughly +12.6% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What planning history does 8 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED have?

8 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED has council approval for side extension granted in June 2002 under ref. 02/01041/FULL1. The wider record also shows 2 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED?

8 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.

Which area is 8 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED in?

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

What is crime like near 8 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED?

Police records around 8 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.

What schools are near 8 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED?

The closest bus stop to 8 Sylvester Avenue, BR7 5ED is Elmstead Woods, 272m away. The nearest rail option is Elmstead Woods, 345m away.

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8 Sylvester Avenue, Chislehurst, BR7 5ED

3 planning records

Council tax

Band G

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About 8 Sylvester Avenue

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8 Sylvester Avenue is a property in Chislehurst (BR7 5ED). It has council tax band G.

Held since July 2003 — that's 23 years off the open market, well above the local norm. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.6% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Sylvester Avenue, Chislehurst, BR7 5ED, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a part-single-part-two-storey side and rear extension at 8 Sylvester Avenue.

Sept 2002
Garage ConversionFull
In report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property
Two storey and single storey side and rear extensions removal of existing garage and conversion of lower ground floor to habitable accommodation (Revision to Permission 02/01041)
Extension
Reference
02/02436/FULL1
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Jun 2002
Garage ConversionFull
In report
Extension: Side of property
Two storey and single storey side extensions, removal of existing garage and conversion of lower ground floor to habitable accommodation
Extension
Reference
02/01041/FULL1
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.

Last sold (2003)

£420,000

Growth on file: 12.6% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

24 July 2003Most recent
£420,000
+129.5%over 6 years
25 July 1996
£183,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BR7 5ED: £925,000 (2025–2021).

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Area

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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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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for BR7 5ED

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38.1dB

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