What kind of home is 7 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG?

7 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 7 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG sell for?

7 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG last sold for £475,000 in December 2015, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £142,500 in April 1999, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 1999 and December 2015, 7 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG rose from £142,500 to £475,000, a change of £332,500. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG?

The current EPC rating for 7 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG?

7 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (1,281 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BR7 6HG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG use?

The latest EPC at 7 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 7 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG have?

7 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG has 3 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in October 2016. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG?

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

Which area is 7 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG in?

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

Is 7 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG in a safe area?

Police records around 7 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 7 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG?

The closest primary school to 7 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 7 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG?

The closest bus stop to 7 Downs Avenue, BR7 6HG is St Keverne Road, 231m away. The nearest rail option is Elmstead Woods, 607m away.

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7 Downs Avenue, Chislehurst, BR7 6HG

3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

119 m²

1281 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Downs Avenue

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

7 Downs Avenue is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Chislehurst (BR7 6HG). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Last changed hands 10 years ago, in December 2015. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Across 1999–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £708,000 is 49.1% above the 2015 sale price.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
GarageDetached

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)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from May 2011

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Downs Avenue, Chislehurst, BR7 6HG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Oct 2016
Loft ConversionOutline
In report
Extension: Rear of property
Loft conversion with hip to gable extension and rear dormers, and single storey rear extension. Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed)
Extension
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
16/03975/PLUD
View planning record
May 2011
Full
In report
Enlargement of front dormer
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
11/00600/FULL6
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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1999.

Current estimate

£708,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£475,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

18 December 2015Most recent
£475,000
+233.3%over 16 years
29 April 1999
£142,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BR7 6HG: £610,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in BR7 6HG

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Versus other Downs Avenue homes

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

Price per m²

£3,992

Street avg £4,827

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Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 129 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

On par

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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

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