What type of property is 17 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG?

17 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 17 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG?

17 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG last sold for £670,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG?

17 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,087 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 17 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG had any planning applications?

17 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG has 2 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in August 2004. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 17 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG?

17 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG is in council tax band E.

Where is 17 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG located?

17 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG sits in Chislehurst. It falls within the BR7 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 17 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG?

Police records around 17 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG 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 17 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG?

The closest primary school to 17 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG is Elmstead Wood Primary School (461m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bullers Wood School (1.4km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 17 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG?

The closest bus stop to 17 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG is St Keverne Road, 231m away. The nearest rail option is Elmstead Woods, 607m away.

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17 Downs Avenue, Chislehurst, BR7 6HG

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

101 m²

1087 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 17 Downs Avenue

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

17 Downs Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Chislehurst (BR7 6HG). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£616/sq ft) was about 66.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Most recent transfer: July 2024 at £670,000.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Downs Avenue, Chislehurst, BR7 6HG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Aug 2004
Full
In report
Increase width of existing front dormer
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
04/02489/FULL6
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Jun 2004
Outline
In report
Increase width of existing front dormerCERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
04/01320/PLUD
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.

17 Downs Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£722,000

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Last sold (2024)

£670,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 July 2024Most recent
£670,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BR7 6HG: £610,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in BR7 6HG

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On the street

Versus other Downs Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 17 Downs Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£6,634

Street avg £4,607

Strongly above

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 130 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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

0.2 km

St Keverne Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Elmstead Wood Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BR7 6HG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BR7 6HG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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