What kind of home is 25 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG?

25 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG is a 5-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 25 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG sell for?

25 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG last sold for £770,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £99,000 in May 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 25 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 1997 and March 2025, 25 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG rose from £99,000 to £770,000, a change of £671,000. That works out to roughly +7.6% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 25 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG?

The current EPC rating for 25 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2013. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 25 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG?

25 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG has a recorded floor area of 177 m² (1,905 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 67% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BR7 6HG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 25 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG use?

The latest EPC at 25 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 25 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG have?

25 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG has council approval for part-single-part-two-storey side and rear extension granted in June 2005 under ref. 05/01722/FULL6. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 25 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG?

25 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 25 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG in?

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

What is crime like near 25 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG?

Police records around 25 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.

What schools are near 25 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG?

The closest primary school to 25 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.

How well connected is 25 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG?

The closest bus stop to 25 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG is St Keverne Road, 231m away. The nearest rail option is Elmstead Woods, 607m away.

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25 Downs Avenue, Chislehurst, BR7 6HG

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

177 m²

1905 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 25 Downs Avenue

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

25 Downs Avenue is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Chislehurst (BR7 6HG). It has a recorded floor area of 177 m² (around 1905 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in December 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. Other recorded features include a loft. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 177 m² the property is well over the postcode median (113 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £770,000 — fresh data. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2005. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year.

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similar homes nearby

Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
LoftYes

Outside

ParkingOff street
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Dec 2013

EPC improved fromD62toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

4%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 25 Downs Avenue, Chislehurst, BR7 6HG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a part-single-part-two-storey side and rear extension at 25 Downs Avenue.

Jun 2005
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property
Part one/two storey side and rear extensions
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
05/01722/FULL6
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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.

Price for 25 Downs Avenue has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£787,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£770,000

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

30 March 2025Most recent
£770,000
+355.6%over 25 years
30 June 1999
£169,000
+70.7%over 2 years
10 May 1997
£99,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BR7 6HG: £610,000 (2024–2016).

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.

25 Downs Avenue is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,350

Street avg £4,797

On par

Floor Area

177 m²

Street avg 124 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

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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.

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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

0.2 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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