What kind of home is 34 Vanguard Close, CR0 3RS?

34 Vanguard Close, CR0 3RS is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 34 Vanguard Close, CR0 3RS?

The current EPC rating for 34 Vanguard Close, CR0 3RS is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in January 2010 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 34 Vanguard Close, CR0 3RS?

34 Vanguard Close, CR0 3RS has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft). That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CR0 3RS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 34 Vanguard Close, CR0 3RS use?

The latest EPC at 34 Vanguard Close, CR0 3RS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 34 Vanguard Close, CR0 3RS?

34 Vanguard Close, CR0 3RS is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 34 Vanguard Close, CR0 3RS in?

34 Vanguard Close, CR0 3RS sits in Croydon. It falls within the CR0 postcode district.

What is crime like near 34 Vanguard Close, CR0 3RS?

Police records around 34 Vanguard Close, CR0 3RS show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 34 Vanguard Close, CR0 3RS?

The closest primary school to 34 Vanguard Close, CR0 3RS is Chestnut Park Primary School (679m), one of 45 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harris Invictus Academy Croydon (394m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 34 Vanguard Close, CR0 3RS?

The closest bus stop to 34 Vanguard Close, CR0 3RS is Factory Lane, 75m away. The nearest underground option is Reeves Corner Tram Stop, 368m away.

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34 Vanguard Close, Croydon, CR0 3RS

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 34 Vanguard Close

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

34 Vanguard Close is a mid-terrace house in Croydon (CR0 3RS). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (January 2010); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs).

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2016from Jan 2010

EPC improved fromB81toC69

Main Fuel

GasCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Aug 2025from Dec 2016

EPC improved fromC69toD66

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

82%54%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 34 Vanguard Close, Croydon, CR0 3RS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

34 Vanguard Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

27applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

34 Vanguard Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£237,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CR0 3RS: £144,950 (2020–2004).

Nearby sales in CR0 3RS

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On the street

Versus other Vanguard Close homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 34 Vanguard Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 74 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

Comparables

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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 Croydon district page.

Full Croydon report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Factory Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Harris Invictus Academy Croydon. 55 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CR0 3RS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CR0 3RS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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