20a, Blake Road, Croydon, CR0 6UH
About 20a
20a is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Croydon (CR0 6UH). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. At 86 m² this is the 8th smallest of 19 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–147 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 19 units on file. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Across 1998–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £389,000 sits 57.2% above the 2011 sale of £247,500. Last changed hands 15 years ago, in August 2011.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingOff street
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency decreased
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
20a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
51 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1998.
£389,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.9% per year over 13 years.
£247,500
Growth on file: 8.9% per year over 13 years.
Sales timeline
25 August 2011Most recent
£247,500
+88.2%over 10 years18 October 2000
£131,500
+67.5%over 2 years2 April 1998
£78,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in CR0 6UH: £453,644 (2019–2013).
Versus other Blake Road homes
On years held, 20a runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,878
Street avg £4,836
Floor Area
86 m²
Street avg 73 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.6 t/year
Street avg 3.3 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
0.1 km
Addiscombe Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Ark Oval Primary Academy. 51 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.6dB