What type of property is 3 Abbey Gardens, BR7 5RA?

3 Abbey Gardens, BR7 5RA is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What did 3 Abbey Gardens, BR7 5RA sell for?

3 Abbey Gardens, BR7 5RA last sold for £2,650,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £1,450,000 in March 2002, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Abbey Gardens, BR7 5RA changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2002 and August 2024, 3 Abbey Gardens, BR7 5RA rose from £1,450,000 to £2,650,000, a change of £1,200,000. That works out to roughly +2.7% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Abbey Gardens, BR7 5RA have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Abbey Gardens, BR7 5RA is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Abbey Gardens, BR7 5RA?

3 Abbey Gardens, BR7 5RA has a recorded floor area of 373 m² (4,015 sq ft), around 75 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Abbey Gardens, BR7 5RA heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Abbey Gardens, BR7 5RA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 3 Abbey Gardens, BR7 5RA have?

The most recent planning decision at 3 Abbey Gardens, BR7 5RA was a refusal for an application (ref. 25/03357/TPO) in July 2025. Earlier filings include 6 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 Abbey Gardens, BR7 5RA?

3 Abbey Gardens, BR7 5RA is in council tax band H. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 3 Abbey Gardens, BR7 5RA located?

3 Abbey Gardens, BR7 5RA sits in Chislehurst. It falls within the BR7 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 Abbey Gardens, BR7 5RA?

Police records around 3 Abbey Gardens, BR7 5RA 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 Abbey Gardens, BR7 5RA?

The closest primary school to 3 Abbey Gardens, BR7 5RA is St Nicholas Church of England Primary (1.2km), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bullers Wood School (514m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 Abbey Gardens, BR7 5RA?

The closest rail stop to 3 Abbey Gardens, BR7 5RA is Chislehurst Rail Station, 439m away. The nearest bus option is Susan Wood, 510m away.

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3 Abbey Gardens, Chislehurst, BR7 5RA

17 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

373 m²

4015 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band H

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Abbey Gardens

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

3 Abbey Gardens is a five-bedroom detached house in Chislehurst (BR7 5RA). It has a recorded floor area of 373 m² (around 4015 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band H. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 74).

17 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations. Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £3,366,000 is 27% above the 2024 sale price. Most recent transfer: August 2024 at £2,650,000.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms5
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes

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 Abbey Gardens's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

9.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Abbey Gardens, Chislehurst, BR7 5RA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A tree works application was refused at 3 Abbey Gardens in 2025.

Feb 2026
MixedFull
In report
Changes in levels in the rear garden, the provision of retaining walls, replacement fencing, new feature wall, two storage sheds, a garden shed, a timber loggia and general hard/soft landscaping.
Documents
19 docs on file
Reference
26/00783/HPA
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May 2025
Tree WorksTrees
In report
T1, T8 & T9 Poplar - Fell to ground level, due to out growing current location and poor branch structure.
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
25/01867/TREE
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Sales history & valuation

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Current estimate

£3,366,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.7% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£2,650,000

Growth on file: 2.7% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

21 August 2024Most recent
£2,650,000
+82.8%over 22 years
1 March 2002
£1,450,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in BR7 5RA: £1,300,000 (2001–2001).

Nearby sales in BR7 5RA

1 Abbey Gardens, Chislehurst, BR7 5RA
Sold Sept 2001
£1,300,000

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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

0.4 km

Chislehurst Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.5 km

Bullers Wood School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for BR7 5RA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

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