14a, Parsons Mead, Croydon, CR0 3SL
About 14a
14a is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Croydon (CR0 3SL). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2018) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). At 42 m² this is the 11th smallest of 63 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 28–144 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 63 units on file.
Held since May 2002 — that's 24 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £211,000 sits 237.6% above the 2002 sale of £62,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£138/sq ft) was about 18.2% below the postcode norm. At 42 m² it's 28.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (59 m² median across 62 EPCs).
Know exactly what you're buying at 14a
Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
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
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation improved
Heating controls changed
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
14a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
27applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 14a
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
14a's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2002).
£211,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£62,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
30 May 2002Most recent
£62,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in CR0 3SL: £280,000 (2023–2017).
Nearby sales in CR0 3SL
Deerhurst Court, Flat 5, 78 Parsons Mead, Croydon, CR0 3SL
Sold Oct 2023
£262,0003 Parsons Mead, Croydon, CR0 3SL
Sold Mar 2023
£280,000116 Parsons Mead, Croydon, CR0 3SL
Sold Jun 2021
£389,0002a, Parsons Mead, Croydon, CR0 3SL
Sold Jan 2019
£139,000Deerhurst Court, Flat 7, 78 Parsons Mead, Croydon, CR0 3SL
Sold Jan 2017
£296,000
Everything we know about 14a, 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 Parsons Mead homes
Price per m² for 14a lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,488
Street avg £2,483
Floor Area
42 m²
Street avg 51 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 2.5 t/year
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
0.1 km
Montague Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon. 57 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
57.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.7dB