27 Boston Road, Croydon, CR0 3EG
About 27 Boston Road
27 Boston Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Croydon (CR0 3EG). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£406/sq ft) was about 35.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2023 at £350,000.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
27 Boston Road has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
27applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 27 Boston Road
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Price for 27 Boston Road has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.
£382,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 26 years.
£350,000
Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 26 years.
Sales timeline
24 August 2023Most recent
£350,000
+386.4%over 25 years7 May 1998
£71,950
+27.3%over 10 months30 June 1997
£56,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in CR0 3EG: £315,000 (2025–2021).
Everything we know about 27 Boston Road, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Boston Road homes
On floor area, 27 Boston Road stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£4,375
Street avg £4,022
Floor Area
80 m²
Street avg 67 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 2.9 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
0.3 km
Lombard Roundabout — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
West Thornton Primary School. 53 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.0dB