1 Francis Road, Croydon, CR0 2RT
About 1 Francis Road
1 Francis Road is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Croydon (CR0 2RT). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). At 52 m² this is the 7th smallest of 24 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 40–131 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 24 units on file. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £192,000 is 11.5% below the 2025 sale of £217,000, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£388/sq ft) was about 102.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer was January 2025 at £217,000 — fresh data.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Window efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Planning history
1 Francis Road has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
64applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1999.
£192,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 25 years.
£217,000
Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 25 years.
Sales timeline
28 January 2025Most recent
£217,000
+294.9%over 25 years25 August 1999
£54,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in CR0 2RT: £190,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in CR0 2RT
Versus other Francis Road homes
Price per m² for 1 Francis Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£4,173
Street avg £3,270
Floor Area
52 m²
Street avg 57 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 2.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Broad Green Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Elmwood Junior School. 56 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.7dB