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131a, Flat 2, Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, CR0 6BE

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
1
From EPC
Floor area
15 m²
161 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 131a

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

131a is a semi-detached house in Croydon (CR0 6BE). It has a recorded floor area of 15 m² (around 161 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012 onwards. At 15 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 131a (15–47 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 5 units on file. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 70). Earlier certificates rated it B (September 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 15 m² it sits well below the postcode median (28 m² across 47 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

131a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 7)
Jun 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2010from Sept 2009
Low Energy Lighting
63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2010from Apr 2010
Hot Water
GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls
GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%2%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2015from May 2010
EPC improved fromB83toC76
Heating Controls
FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
2%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2015from Jan 2015
EPC improved fromC76toD55
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main SystemInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2025from Mar 2015
EPC improved fromD55toC78
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
0%70%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2025from Jun 2025
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main SystemInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
70%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

21st century1st Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has no mains gas supply and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 131a, Flat 2, Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, CR0 6BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

131a has no planning applications on record.

51

But the area is active

51 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

131a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£216,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 6BE: £210,000 (2024–2012).

On the street

Versus other Cherry Orchard Road homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

131a is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 76 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

15 m²

Street avg 25 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 1.2 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 131a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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

Leslie Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Ark Oval Primary Academy. 55 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CR0 6BE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CR0 6BE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CR0 6BE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 131a, Flat 2, Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, CR0 6BE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.