5 Francis Road, Croydon, CR0 2RT
About 5 Francis Road
5 Francis Road is a mid-terrace house in Croydon (CR0 2RT). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 50 m² this is the 5th 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, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since February 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good.
At 50 m² it's 18% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (61 m² median across 23 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 74% of similar EPCs). Across 2003–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£725/sq ft) was about 366.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2022 at £390,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.
Everything you need to know about 5 Francis Road
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
30-day money-back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls changed
Window efficiency improved
Planning history
5 Francis Road has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
64applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 5 Francis Road
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
30-day money-back guarantee
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2003.
£355,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 18 years.
£390,000
Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 18 years.
Sales timeline
7 January 2022Most recent
£390,000
+225.0%over 18 years7 October 2003
£120,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CR0 2RT: £190,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in CR0 2RT
Versus other Francis Road homes
On price per m², 5 Francis Road stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£7,800
Street avg £2,907
Floor Area
50 m²
Street avg 57 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 2.5 t/year
Everything you need to know about 5 Francis Road
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
30-day money-back guarantee
The data behind every report
Similar properties nearby
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.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.7dB