What type of property is 16b, Ashfield Lane, BR7 6LQ?

16b, Ashfield Lane, BR7 6LQ is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 16b, Ashfield Lane, BR7 6LQ?

16b, Ashfield Lane, BR7 6LQ last sold for £750,000 in May 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £230,000 in November 1996, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16b, Ashfield Lane, BR7 6LQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 1996 and May 2007, 16b, Ashfield Lane, BR7 6LQ rose from £230,000 to £750,000, a change of £520,000. That works out to roughly +11.9% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16b, Ashfield Lane, BR7 6LQ have?

The current EPC rating for 16b, Ashfield Lane, BR7 6LQ is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. It has dropped from a D recorded in December 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16b, Ashfield Lane, BR7 6LQ?

16b, Ashfield Lane, BR7 6LQ has a recorded floor area of 211 m² (2,271 sq ft). That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BR7 6LQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16b, Ashfield Lane, BR7 6LQ heated?

The latest EPC at 16b, Ashfield Lane, BR7 6LQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 16b, Ashfield Lane, BR7 6LQ had any planning applications?

16b, Ashfield Lane, BR7 6LQ has council approval for single-storey front extension granted in July 2013 under ref. 13/01230/FULL6. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 16b, Ashfield Lane, BR7 6LQ?

16b, Ashfield Lane, BR7 6LQ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 16b, Ashfield Lane, BR7 6LQ located?

16b, Ashfield Lane, BR7 6LQ sits in Chislehurst. It falls within the BR7 postcode district.

What is crime like near 16b, Ashfield Lane, BR7 6LQ?

Police records around 16b, Ashfield Lane, BR7 6LQ 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 16b, Ashfield Lane, BR7 6LQ?

The closest primary school to 16b, Ashfield Lane, BR7 6LQ is St Nicholas Church of England Primary (501m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Orion Coopers (818m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16b, Ashfield Lane, BR7 6LQ?

The closest bus stop to 16b, Ashfield Lane, BR7 6LQ is Bromley Lane / Chislehurst War Memorial, 255m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16b, Ashfield Lane, Chislehurst, BR7 6LQ

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

211 m²

2271 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16b

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

16b is a detached house in Chislehurst (BR7 6LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 211 m² (around 2271 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (December 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 66).

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in May 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1996–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,304,000 sits 73.9% above the 2007 sale of £750,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

16b's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 7)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

10.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2009from Dec 2008

Heating System

Gas BoilerWarm Air

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Apr 2010from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromD61toE41

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Glazing

Old DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Low Energy Lighting

33%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2019from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromE41toD61

Heating System

Warm AirGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Aug 2021from Jan 2019

EPC improved fromD61toC72

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

9%60%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2022from Aug 2021

EPC improved fromC72toE53

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16b, Ashfield Lane, Chislehurst, BR7 6LQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16b has an approved single-storey front extension on the planning record.

Jul 2013
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Front of property
Single storey front extension
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
13/01230/FULL6
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Nov 2004
Full
In report
Three front dormer windows
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
04/03606/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.

16b has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£1,304,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.9% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£750,000

Growth on file: 11.9% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

10 May 2007Most recent
£750,000
+226.1%over 10 years
8 November 1996
£230,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BR7 6LQ: £1,395,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in BR7 6LQ

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On the street

Versus other Ashfield Lane homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 16b runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,555

Street avg £4,920

Below

Floor Area

211 m²

Street avg 264 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

10.0 t/year

Street avg 9.6 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.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Bromley Lane / Chislehurst War Memorial — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Nicholas Church of England Primary. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BR7 6LQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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